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Format a Volume
Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2
You can format any volume listed on the Volumes tab in Share and Storage Management, except for the following volumes:
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A system, boot, or read-only volume
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A volume that does not have a drive letter assigned to it
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| Formatting a volume deletes all data on the volume. If the volume contains any data, make certain that it has been appropriately backed up before formatting the volume. |
Membership in Administrators, or equivalent, is the minimum required to complete this procedure. Review details about using the appropriate accounts and group memberships at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=83477.
To format a volume-
On the Volumes tab, click the volume that you want to format.
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In the Actions pane, click Format.
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In the Format dialog box, specify the appropriate settings, and then click Start.
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When prompted to confirm the action, click OK.
Additional considerations
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To assign a drive letter to a volume, use Disk Management.
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To open Share and Storage Management, click Start, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Share and Storage Management.
