How can I force delete a partition in Windows 11 or Windows 10?

To force delete a partition in Windows 11, you can use the DiskPart command-line tool, which allows you to delete partitions even if they are protected or stubborn. 

Warning: Force deleting a partition will erase all data on it permanently. Make sure to back up any important data before proceeding.

How to Delete a Partition Using DiskPart in Windows 11/10

Press Win + S, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt, and choose Run as administrator.

Start DiskPart utility from cmd:

diskpart

List all disks in Windows 11 or Windows 10:

list disk

Identify the disk containing the partition you want to delete. For example, if it’s Disk 0, type:

select disk 0

List all partitions on the selected disk:

list partition

Select the Partition to Delete. For example, if it’s Partition 2, type:

select partition 2

Use the delete partition override command to force delete:

delete partition override

This bypasses some restrictions, allowing you to force delete protected or stubborn partitions in Windows 11 or Windows 10.