Question how do I delete efi partition on M.2

[Weanuts]

I am trying to delete an efi partition on a backup drive so I can make the drive 1 contiguous drive. I have tried several diskpart commands and a reply comes on screen, (not supported) Is there, are there more than 1 diskpart commands to work around my to make drive whole again, problem? Thanks

 

[USAFRet]

I am trying to delete an efi partition on a backup drive so I can make the drive 1 contiguous drive. I have tried several diskpart commands and a reply comes on screen, (not supported) Is there, are there more than 1 diskpart commands to work around my to make drive whole again, problem? Thanks

We REALLY need to see your Disk Management window for this.

Multiple other questions will follow.

 

[Weanuts]

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[USAFRet]

Not sure how to insert "snip"

Save it, and upload your pic to imgur.com. Post the link here.

 

[Weanuts]

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I hope this works!

 

[USAFRet]

So which drive are you looking to manage...Disk 2?

 

[Weanuts]

That is correct. I am trying to remove "efi" partition so that I can make my M.2 drive as it looked when I purchased it. (contiguous)

 

[USAFRet]

That is correct. I am trying to remove "efi" partition so that I can make my M.2 drive as it looked when I purchased it. (contiguous)

So....

Verify, in your BIOS boot order, that you are booting from Disk 0.

Then, commandline diskpart and the clean command on Disk 2 should wipe that entire drive.
Be absolutely sure what drive you're working with, because there is no coming back.

 

[Weanuts]

I am operating on "0"
I will try as you are suggesting "clean?" I will post any positive operation. otherwise, I will go about trying to go down a different path. Not sure if I have utilized command "clean" Much appreciated your time expertise.

 

[USAFRet]

I am operating on "0"
I will try as you are suggesting "clean?" I will post any positive operation. otherwise, I will go about trying to go down a different path. Not sure if I have utilized command "clean" Much appreciated your time expertise.

How to use the commandline clean function.

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/format-hard-drive-command-prompt,37632.html
https://www.seagate.com/support/kb/...-a-drive-through-the-command-prompt-005929en/
https://searchwindowsserver.techtar...t-to-create-extend-or-delete-a-disk-partition

Again, be absolutely sure of which drive you are accessing. There is no coming back from that.

 

[Weanuts]

I must say that was too simple. I have to thank YOU and your site for helping me with my problem. Have a great day and you for being in the now and helping. Much appreciated.

 

[USAFRet]

I must say that was too simple. I have to thank YOU and your site for helping me with my problem. Have a great day and you for being in the now and helping. Much appreciated.

Cool!