![clean disk cmd clean disk cmd](https://www.stellarinfo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/11-1.jpg)
(If you are on Windows 8 or 8.1 move your mouse to the bottom left hand corner of the desktop screen and right click.
![clean disk cmd clean disk cmd](https://s10629.pcdn.co/wp-content/pictures/2009/09/list-disk.png)
Please make certain that you are erasing the correct disk. Diskpart Erase/Clean will permanently erase/destroy all data on the selected drive.Please read all steps, instructions, and warnings before attempting the Diskpart Erase/Clean.Cleaning or erasing a storage device removes all data and partitions from the drive. In this article "Clean" and erase are used interchangeably. The command that erases the drive during this process is "Clean". This article explains the Microsoft Diskpart Erase utility.Be sure to back up any important data on this drive before proceeding. Disclaimer: Seagate Technology, LLC is not responsible for lost user data.
![clean disk cmd clean disk cmd](https://www.windowsphoneinfo.com/proxy.php?image=https:%2F%2Fimg.windowsphoneinfo.com%2Ftutorials%2F1u7v%2C2y45-erase-disk-using-diskpart-clean-command-windows-10-a-diskpart_clean-all_command.png)
This article explains the Microsoft Diskpart Erase utility.