FDISK command in Windows

The Windows fdisk command allows users to manage hard drive partitions effectively. With fdisk, users can create, delete, and format partitions on their hard drives. By using the various options and parameters available with the fdisk command, users can optimize their hard drive space and allocate it as needed. This powerful tool is essential for system administrators and advanced users who need to manage disk partitions efficiently.

FDISK Syntax:

fdisk [options] [parameters]

Windows FDISK Options:

Option	Description
/status	Display partition information
/list	Display a list of disk drives
/mbr	Create or repair the MBR (Master Boot Record) on disk
/info	Display disk partition information

FDISK Parameters:

Parameter	Description
drive	Specifies the drive letter or number of the disk
/disk: number	Selects the disk number to work with
/add	Add a new partition to the disk
/delete	Delete a partition from the disk
/setid	Set the partition ID for a partition

Caution

Exercise caution when using the fdisk command as it directly modifies disk partition information and can result in data loss if not used properly.

List all available disk drives

fdisk -l

Displays a list of all available disk drives on the system.

Create a new DOS partition table

fdisk /mbr

Creates a new DOS partition table on the master boot record.

Delete a partition

fdisk /del 1

Deletes the partition with the number 1 on the disk.

Set the active partition

fdisk /activate 2

Sets the second partition as the active partition.

Display partition information

fdisk /info

Displays detailed information about the disk partitions.

Change the partition ID

fdisk /id 1 07

Changes the partition ID of partition 1 to 07.

Create a new primary partition

fdisk /new

Prompts to create a new primary partition on the disk.

Set the partition size

fdisk /size 1 100M

Sets the size of partition 1 to 100 megabytes.

Tip

When using the fdisk command in Windows, be cautious as it deals with disk partitioning, which can result in data loss if not used correctly. Make sure to back up important data before making any changes to disk partitions.

How do I use fdisk in Windows?

To use the fdisk command in Windows, execute the following command:

fdisk --option <value>

How can I list all available disk partitions using fdisk in CMD?

To list all available disk partitions using fdisk in CMD, use the following command:

fdisk -l

How do I create a new partition with fdisk in Windows?

To create a new partition with fdisk in Windows, follow these steps:

fdisk /create partition primary

How can I format a partition using fdisk in CMD?

To format a partition using fdisk in CMD, use the following command:

fdisk /format fs=ntfs quick

How do I delete a partition with fdisk in Windows?

To delete a partition with fdisk in Windows, use the following command:

fdisk /delete partition

How can I change the active partition using fdisk in CMD?

To change the active partition using fdisk in CMD, execute the following command:

fdisk /set active

How do I check the current disk status with fdisk in Windows?

To check the current disk status with fdisk in Windows, use the command:

fdisk /status

How can I resize a partition using fdisk in CMD?

To resize a partition using fdisk in CMD, execute the following command:

fdisk /resize

How do I display detailed disk information with fdisk in Windows?

To display detailed disk information with fdisk in Windows, use the command:

fdisk /detail

Applications of the FDISK Command

• Creating a new partition
• Deleting a partition
• Displaying partition information
• Changing partition sizes
• Setting the active partition
• Checking disk integrity
• Managing disk partitions