Partitioning USB stick on Windows 10 issues

Tkabba · 28 Mar 2023

Hi there, I am trying to partition a USB stick on Windows 10. According to the instructions / web , with the USB stick plugged in, open disk management and right click on USB to be formatted then choose "new simple volume". However when I try this, on a Windows 10 on a Lenovo T15 gen 2 laptop this capability seems missing. Firstly the Delete function did not work, see screengrab (I get a Virtual Disk Manager "the request is not supported" message), and then secondly, when searching for the "new simple volume" option by right clicking on the drive area, the option is completely missing (see attachment). I am concerned the computer has somehow been hijacked, this seems to be a basic function, can someone kindly help troubleshoot? Thank you so much. T

Paul Black · 28 Mar 2023

Hello @Tkabba,

Have a look at these . . .

> Efficient Tutorial: Create Multiple Partitions on USB Drive Using Diskpart 2023
> How to Partition USB Drive in Windows 7/8/10/11 Simply?

Also, have a look at this [ FREE ] > MiniTool Partition Wizard Free 12.7

I hope this helps.

Tkabba · 28 Mar 2023

Thanks, will have a look, any idea why the right click function does not work? Seems to be a basic thing according to what I've read / seen,

Thanks v much,

Krgds
T

Paul Black · 28 Mar 2023

Hello @Tkabba,

Tkabba said:

Any idea why the right click function does not work? Seems to be a basic thing according to what I've read / seen.

- Do you get the same error if you use another USB ?
- Do you want to keep ANY data on the USB ?
- If so, backup the data FIRST.
- If NOT, you could use the Clean command [ Diskpart ] first on the USB and then try partitioning.

Tkabba · 28 Mar 2023

Hi,

I just tried that DISKPART using the Cmd prompt and it seemed to work fine. Thanks!

Paul Black · 28 Mar 2023

Hello @Tkabba,

Tkabba said:

I just tried that DISKPART using the CMD prompt and it seemed to work fine. Thanks!

Excellent news and you are VERY welcome. Please mark this Thread as Solved.