How To Fix Windows Was Unable To Complete The Format Error

The ‘Windows was unable to format Pen Drive’ error can be frustrating, but there are several methods to fix it. Follow these steps to get your pen drive working again:

1. Format the Drive from the Disk Management Utility

1. Type ‘Disk Management’ in the Windows Search.
2. Open the ‘Create and format hard disk partitions’ from the list.
3. Format the drive by right-clicking on it and selecting ‘Format’.
4. Enter the desired volume level, file system, and allocation unit size. Check the ‘Perform a quick format’ option.

2. Remove Write Protection

Write protection can prevent formatting. To remove write protection, follow these steps:

1. Check for a physical lock on the pen drive.
2. Use the command prompt with administrative privileges to disable write protection.

3. Check for Errors

Errors can cause issues when formatting. To check for errors:

1. Open File Explorer, right-click on the affected pen drive, and select ‘Properties’.
2. Check for errors by clicking on ‘Tools’ and then ‘Check.’

4. Update USB Driver

Outdated drivers can create issues. To update USB drivers:

1. Press ‘Windows Key + X’ and select ‘Device Manager’.
2. Expand the ‘Universal Serial Bus Controllers’ category.
3. Right-click on the affected device and select ‘Update driver’.

5. Using Command Prompt

The command prompt can fix this issue:

1. Connect the pen drive to the computer.
2. Open the command prompt with administrative privileges.
3. Type ‘diskpart’ and press ‘Enter.’
4. List the disks by typing ‘list disk’ and find the affected drive.
5. Clean the selected disk by typing ‘clean’ and pressing ‘Enter.’