"Formatting error: FS=NTFS, an error occurred while formatting the disk partition."

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Last updated on April 22, 2024

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Introduction

You can use the `DiskPart` utility to format the disk, even if you encounter the "Diskpart has encountered an error" message. This issue usually occurs when the formatting process reaches 100% without any apparent reason. DiskPart is typically used to manage disks, partitions, or volumes that cannot be handled through Windows' built-in disk management options.

For example, the DiskPart utility can be used to fix data corruption on hard drives, flash drives, or SD cards that Windows is unable to access normally. Since the DiskPart utility can wipe the contents of the selected disk, it must be used with caution. Therefore, you should back up your data on another storage medium before using it. Learn more in our article.

Overview of the error: "Diskpart encountered an error: Incorrect parameters"

Aside from the disk management features built into Windows, DiskPart is a reliable tool for sensibly managing disks and partitions and fixing errors on any Windows system. DiskPart has more features and tools than most third-party partition managers, and its capabilities are even more powerful.

There is, however, one obvious drawback to using it: it runs in a command prompt, which can be daunting for those unfamiliar with DOS commands.

Error encountered while partitioning the disk

You'll see a "DiskPart encountered an error" message, which means that the request couldn't complete due to an I/O device error, incorrect parameters, the system being unable to find the requested file, or a CRC data error. While this issue prevents you from accessing the drive, you can resolve it quickly using various methods.

When a disk has issues, DiskPart detects them and initiates a recovery process. You might see a warning message such as “DiskPart encountered a problem.”

Possible causes for disk partition errors:

• The system cannot find the file specified.
• The device is not ready.
• Cyclic redundancy check error.
• The media is write protected.
• An I/O device error occurred.
• Access is denied.
• The parameters are incorrect.

You may also run into the problem of having a volume that's too large for FAT32.

How to Fix Partition Errors on Windows 11

Here are some of the best solutions to help you fix issues with Diskpart in American English: 1. **Check Disk Management Tool**: - Open "Control Panel" and select "Administrative Tools." - In Administrative Tools, launch "Computer Management." - In the left pane, navigate to "Storage" > "Disk Management." - Check for any unallocated or problematic disk partitions. If you find abnormalities, right-click and choose "New Simple Volume" or "Initialize Disk." 2. **Run Diskpart Cleanup**: - Open Command Prompt as an administrator. - Type `diskpart` and hit Enter. - Type `list disk` and hit Enter to confirm the disk number you want to work with. - Type `select disk X` (replace X with your disk number). - Type `clean` and hit Enter to delete all partitions and data. Make sure to back up important data before doing this. 3. **Fix Disk Errors**: - In Command Prompt, type `chkdsk /f /r /x X:` (replace X: with your disk drive letter). - Restart your computer and run `chkdsk` again. 4. **Update Disk Drivers**: - Go to Device Manager, locate the "Disk Drives" category. - Right-click your hard drive, choose "Update Driver Software." - Let Windows search for updates automatically, or manually point it to the driver's installation location. 5. **Restore System Restore Point**: - If the issue occurred after installing new software or updates, consider restoring to a previous working system restore point. - In "Control Panel," search for and open "System," then choose "System Protection." - Click "System Restore" and follow the wizard. 6. **Reinstall the Operating System**: - As a last resort, if none of the above works, you may need to reinstall the OS. Backup all essential files and data beforehand. 7. **Seek Professional Help**: - If the problem persists, you might need to contact Microsoft Support or a professional IT technician for further diagnosis and repair. Choose the appropriate solution based on your situation and make sure to back up your data before performing any operation that could lead to loss.

1. Run the CHKDSK Command to Fix Errors

Here's how to run the CHKDSK command to fix errors:

Step 1: Type CMD in the search box on the taskbar.

Step 2: Select "Command Prompt" from the search results, and right-click to open it.

Step 3: From the drop-down menu, select Run as administrator.

Step 4: When the User Account Control dialog box appears, click Yes.

Step 5: Type the command chkdsk /f /r /*: (where "*" stands for the letter of your target disk.)

Step 6: Press the Enter key on your keyboard to continue.

Step 7: Wait for the process to finish before continuing.

Step 8: You can also start cmd.exe in other ways.

Note: The article, Solved - Incorrect parameter on external hard drive, provides more detailed information about the "incorrect parameter" error, including technical solutions and methods to recover data from the "incorrect parameter" error.

2. Run error checks to fix issues

How to use the Check Disk feature in Windows XP, Vista, and 7 is described in the sections below.

To open My Computer, click on Start > Programs > My Computer.

Step 2: Right-click the drive and select Properties from the context menu to run a Check Disk operation on it.

Step 3: In the Properties box, click on the Tools tab in the drop-down menu.

Step 4: In the Error Checking section, click Check. In the Check Disk dialog box that appears, select both options to perform a thorough scan of your hard drive for any issues.

Check the disk

Step 5: Click the Start button on the toolbar. An error message will appear stating that Windows cannot check the disk because it is in use by another program.

Note: Click Schedule Disk Check to schedule a disk check. The computer will restart and perform the disk check before Windows Vista loads.

3. Run the SFC Scan

The System File Checker (SFC) is a utility included in all current versions of Windows. You can use this tool to fix corrupted system files on your Windows installation. You can run the System File Checker from within Windows or from a Windows Recovery Disk with administrative privileges.

Now comes the fun part: running SFC.

Step 1: Right-click the Start menu icon and open a Command Prompt with administrator privileges. Select "Command Prompt (Admin)" from the menu. You can also press Win + X and choose it to open the Command Prompt.

Step 2: Run an SFC scan from the Command Prompt by typing the following command. Make sure not to interrupt the process, and wait for it to finish. When done, it will display the results.

The Chinese translation for "sfc / scannow" is "System File Checker scan." It is a command-line tool used to scan and repair system files in the Windows operating system.

Step 3: Press the “Enter” key on your keyboard. The program will now begin scanning your computer for missing or corrupt data.

4. Clean the disk and create a new partition with the format FS=NTFS command.

To clean your drive and create new partitions on your system, follow these steps:

Step 1: Perform the task with an elevated Command Prompt.

Step 2: Type diskpart, and then press Enter.

Step 3: Use the List Disk command to view all the disks connected to the computer.

4. Type Select Disk #, where # is the number of the drive that you want to fix, as listed by the List Disk command, followed by the letter of the drive.

Step 5: After selecting the drive, issue the Clean command to sanitize it.

Step 6: Create Primary Partitions Use this command to create a new partition on the hard drive.

Step 7: Select Partition 1 to choose the new partition. Press Enter to activate it.

Step 9: Type Format FS=NTFS label=MyDrive in the Format FS field to format the drive with NTFS.

Step 10: Type assign letter=z to name the drive (note that z can be any unused drive letter).

Step 11: Type exit to quit DiskPart.

5. Use a Disk Formatting Tool - Partition Master Utility

If the above methods don't work, you can purchase a professional Partition Master to get the three most important disk management operations. In addition to performing necessary disk formatting and maintenance tasks, its partition manager can also perform various other tasks, such as expanding NTFS partitions without restarting your computer.

Step 1: Run Partition Master, right click the hard drive partition you want to format and choose “Format”.

Step 2: In the new window, set "Volume label", "File system" (NTFS/FAT32/EXT2/EXT3/EXT4/exFAT) and "Cluster size" for the partition to be formatted, then click "OK".

Step 3: A warning will pop up; click “Yes” to proceed.

Click the “Perform 1 Task” button to check the changes, and then click “Apply” to start formatting the hard drive partition.

With the help of the Partition Recovery Wizard, you can recover lost or accidentally deleted data as well as damaged partitions. The Disk and Partition Copy Wizard lets you easily copy a partition or an entire hard drive and move your data to a new drive. You can use Partition Master as your primary disk formatting tool.

"Main Features of the Partition Manager Tool"

• You can combine two SSDs into one.
• The software lets you migrate the OS to an SSD.
• It offers options like formatting, cloning, creating, deleting partitions, etc.

Conclusions

This page describes various types of DiskPart failures that occur with the error message "Format FS=NTFS failed." We've outlined their symptoms, causes, and solutions. Hopefully, these methods will help you resolve your DiskPart issues.

To address your Diskpart issue, you should primarily utilize the Partition Master tool. If you have any questions or a better solution, feel free to reach out to us and share your thoughts with our other readers.