It also covers how to format the C drive without a System Repair Disc.
Information in this article applies toWindows 11,Windows 10,Windows 8, andWindows 7.
Open Command Promptand fire off the commandrecdisc.
Select your CD drive, then selectCreate disc.
Select your keyboard language.
SelectTroubleshootin theSystem Recovery Optionsmenu.
In Windows 7, choose the first option you see and selectNext, then skip to step 8.
SelectAdvanced Optionsif you see it, otherwise skip to the next step.
Enterformat c: /fs:NTFSto format C with theNTFSfile system.
If you want to format C using a different file system, you could use a differentformat command.
Enter thevolume labelof the drive you’re formatting (in this case,C) if prompted.
The volume label is notcase-sensitive.
TypeYand then pressEnterwhen prompted to ignore the warning that all data on the drive will be lost.
you’ve got the option to skip this step by pressingEnter.
What Happens When You Format C With a System Repair Disc?
The System Repair Disc doesn’t reinstall Windows.
SeeHow to Install a Windows Operating Systemto do that.
You do not need aproduct keyto use a System Repair Disc.
you’re able to thenboot from the USB deviceand follow steps 5-11 above.
