Want to turn your bootable USB drive back into a regular storage device? In this step-by-step guide, I'll show you how to make your USB unbootable using the Command Prompt.
Steps:
1️⃣ Open CMD: Launch Command Prompt as an Administrator.
2️⃣ Use Diskpart: Enter the diskpart tool to manage your drives.
3️⃣ List Your Disks: Identify the USB drive using the list disk command.
4️⃣ Select Your Disk: Choose the correct disk using the select disk n command.
5️⃣ Clean the Disk: Remove bootable properties and disk images with the clean command.
6️⃣ Create New Partition: Recreate the primary partition and activate it.
7️⃣ Format Your USB: Use format fs=fat32 quick for compatibility.
8️⃣ Assign Drive Letter: Assign a letter to your USB so it’s ready for use.
By the end of this tutorial, your USB will no longer be bootable and can be used as a normal storage device to transfer files or data.
💡 Pro Tip: While formatting, use NTFS if your system supports it, but FAT32 ensures broader compatibility.
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