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SSD Won’t Format in Windows? 2 Ways to Fix it
Disable write-protection to fix things
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many people using anSSDdrive have reported that theirSSDwon’tformat, or if the process starts, it will stop at offset. If you are in the same situation, we understand how frustrating that can be.
Using anSSDshould be much easier than with a normal hard drive, but errors are prone to happen occasionally, no matter what type of drive you’re using.
It is recommended that you only buy and usebrandedSSDs, as the generic ones can cause you a lot of trouble, and there is no support available for them. This would imply that if your drive fails for whatever reason, you will need to replace it.
Now, let’s explore some of the best methods to fix things when you can format theSSDdrive.
What can I do if the SSD won’t format?
1. Remove write protection from your SSD drive
If yourSSDiswrite-protected, you will not be able towriteany new information on it or change the information stored already. Toremove thewriteprotection, you can use the Diskpart tool.
2. Format the raw SSD
If you want toformatyour externalSSDdrive to FAT32 or exFAT, you should replace NTFS withFAT32orexFAT.
In this fix article, we explored the fastest and easiest steps to take if your SSD drive won’t format, even a new one, or if a format error occurred at the offset of the formatting process.
You will first need to make sure that your SSD drive is not write-protected and change it if that’s the case. Then, you will need to format your SSD using some Diskpart commands.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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