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Nobel_Baynes
Steel Contributor
Jul 04, 2025

diskpart formatting drive failed - device not exist

DiskPart was encountered an error: A device which does not exist was specified.

 

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    Loyes
    Iron Contributor

    Run Diskpart as administrator, confirm the disk number by list disk and then execute select disk X. Retry formatting again, and if it is an external hard disk, change the USB port or cable.

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