Steps to Erase and Clean a Drive Using Disk Part Command on Windows (2024)

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Steps to Erase and Clean a Drive Using Disk Part Command on Windows? ›

Clean all does everything that clean does, but all data is zeroed (securely erased) so that it's not recoverable. Removes any and all partition or volume formatting from the disk with focus. On master boot record (MBR) disks, only the MBR partitioning information and hidden sector information are overwritten.

Clean all does everything that clean does, but all data is zeroed (securely erased) so that it's not recoverable. Removes any and all partition or volume formatting from the disk with focus. On master boot record (MBR) disks, only the MBR partitioning information and hidden sector information are overwritten.

Warning: Diskpart Erase/Clean will permanently erase/destroy all data on the selected drive. Please be certain that you are erasing the correct disk. From the diskpart prompt, type clean and press Enter. The drive's partition, data, and signature is now removed.

Plug the USB into your computer, then run CMD as Administrator. After using the commands "diskpart", "list disk", and "select disk", type "clean" and press "Enter". Use the command "create partition primary" to further format your USB drive.

How to clean a drive? ›

Type “cls” and press Enter. This command will instantly clear the screen, giving you a clear workspace. It's a quick and effective method.

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On your keyboard, press the Windows and R keys at the same time to open the Run window. Type cleanmgr, then press ENTER. The Disk Cleanup window should appear.

You can use cmd to delete all the files and folders using del and the /S flag ( to tell cmd to remove all files from all subdirectories).

It's important to remember that while Disk Cleanup can greatly improve system performance and free up disk space, it can't protect you from viruses or other malicious threats. For that, you need a dedicated antivirus or security solution. We recommend using McAfee+ to protect yourself from such threats.

In the search box on the taskbar, type disk cleanup, and select Disk Cleanup from the list of results. Select the drive you want to clean up, and then select OK.