How to format hard drive
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I have installed bootable ubuntu on hard disks but now I can not format them with Disk Utility program. When I try to format it says "One or more partitions are busy on /dev/sdb" for both hard disks. Is there any way to format these drives?
EDIT: With "Disk Utility" program when I select one of the hard drives It shows 3 volumes;
99 MB FAT
111 GB EXT4
9 GB UNKNOWN
I can not format this unknown volume.
With Gparted program, It doesn't shows Unknown volume only shows 111GB EXT4.
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I have installed bootable ubuntu on hard disks but now I can not format them with Disk Utility program. When I try to format it says "One or more partitions are busy on /dev/sdb" for both hard disks. Is there any way to format these drives?
EDIT: With "Disk Utility" program when I select one of the hard drives It shows 3 volumes;
99 MB FAT
111 GB EXT4
9 GB UNKNOWN
I can not format this unknown volume.
With Gparted program, It doesn't shows Unknown volume only shows 111GB EXT4.
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asked Jan 17 '14 at 21:29
hellzone
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using gparted, right click on each partition and if one shows Swapoff, click Swapoff. It may be that even though you are using a DVD, the DVD may still using the swap area of the hard disk?? Once swap is off, you may be able to format the drive.
– user3121023
Jan 17 '14 at 22:22
@user3121023 there is no swapoff and I connect my externel drive after I boot ubuntu.
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Jan 17 '14 at 22:47
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I have installed bootable ubuntu on hard disks but now I can not format them with Disk Utility program. When I try to format it says "One or more partitions are busy on /dev/sdb" for both hard disks. Is there any way to format these drives?
EDIT: With "Disk Utility" program when I select one of the hard drives It shows 3 volumes;
99 MB FAT
111 GB EXT4
9 GB UNKNOWN
I can not format this unknown volume.
With Gparted program, It doesn't shows Unknown volume only shows 111GB EXT4.
12.04
asked Jan 17 '14 at 21:29
hellzone
13129
I have installed bootable ubuntu on hard disks but now I can not format them with Disk Utility program. When I try to format it says "One or more partitions are busy on /dev/sdb" for both hard disks. Is there any way to format these drives?
EDIT: With "Disk Utility" program when I select one of the hard drives It shows 3 volumes;
99 MB FAT
111 GB EXT4
9 GB UNKNOWN
I can not format this unknown volume.
With Gparted program, It doesn't shows Unknown volume only shows 111GB EXT4.
12.04
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hellzone
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edited Jan 17 '14 at 21:45
asked Jan 17 '14 at 21:29
hellzone
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asked Jan 17 '14 at 21:29
hellzone
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asked Jan 17 '14 at 21:29
hellzone
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using gparted, right click on each partition and if one shows Swapoff, click Swapoff. It may be that even though you are using a DVD, the DVD may still using the swap area of the hard disk?? Once swap is off, you may be able to format the drive.
– user3121023
Jan 17 '14 at 22:22
@user3121023 there is no swapoff and I connect my externel drive after I boot ubuntu.
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 22:47
add a comment |Â
using gparted, right click on each partition and if one shows Swapoff, click Swapoff. It may be that even though you are using a DVD, the DVD may still using the swap area of the hard disk?? Once swap is off, you may be able to format the drive.
– user3121023
Jan 17 '14 at 22:22
@user3121023 there is no swapoff and I connect my externel drive after I boot ubuntu.
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 22:47
using gparted, right click on each partition and if one shows Swapoff, click Swapoff. It may be that even though you are using a DVD, the DVD may still using the swap area of the hard disk?? Once swap is off, you may be able to format the drive.
– user3121023
Jan 17 '14 at 22:22
using gparted, right click on each partition and if one shows Swapoff, click Swapoff. It may be that even though you are using a DVD, the DVD may still using the swap area of the hard disk?? Once swap is off, you may be able to format the drive.
– user3121023
Jan 17 '14 at 22:22
@user3121023 there is no swapoff and I connect my externel drive after I boot ubuntu.
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 22:47
@user3121023 there is no swapoff and I connect my externel drive after I boot ubuntu.
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 22:47
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If the drive you want to format is also the drive you are using, you cannot change the format. Easiest way is to use a Live Boot disc and boot up inside the Trial area (where it gives you the option to install Ubuntu on the desktop). From there, you can format the drive, but be aware that formatting will erase data from the drive.
answered Jan 17 '14 at 21:37
Nihil777
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I am not using these drives. I am running ubuntu dvd. also I got 2 different hard drives and can not format both of them.
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:39
@Nihil777 you can add some info may be some relevant links to help the user. It will increase the quality of your answer.
– souravc
Jan 28 '14 at 3:42
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Use Gparted, burn it to disk,and boot the disk and format, you cannot format while working on Ubuntu, the hard disk is mounted
edited Apr 2 '15 at 9:07
Mudit Kapil
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answered Jan 17 '14 at 21:39
Lynob
2,445125190
I am using ubuntu with my live Dvd and I can not format my external hard drive? Is it true?
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:46
@hellzone I don't know about that. But try gparted and your problem will be solved :)
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:48
@hellzone I see you're using gparted, did it work?
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:49
No gparted also gives error."Partition(s) 3 on /dev/sdb have been written, but we have been unable to inform the kernel of the change, probably because it/they are in use. As a result, the old partition(s) will remain in use. You should reboot now before making further changes."
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:53
@hellzone reboot and try again. And did you unmount it?
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:55
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2 Answers
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If the drive you want to format is also the drive you are using, you cannot change the format. Easiest way is to use a Live Boot disc and boot up inside the Trial area (where it gives you the option to install Ubuntu on the desktop). From there, you can format the drive, but be aware that formatting will erase data from the drive.
answered Jan 17 '14 at 21:37
Nihil777
113
I am not using these drives. I am running ubuntu dvd. also I got 2 different hard drives and can not format both of them.
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:39
@Nihil777 you can add some info may be some relevant links to help the user. It will increase the quality of your answer.
– souravc
Jan 28 '14 at 3:42
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
If the drive you want to format is also the drive you are using, you cannot change the format. Easiest way is to use a Live Boot disc and boot up inside the Trial area (where it gives you the option to install Ubuntu on the desktop). From there, you can format the drive, but be aware that formatting will erase data from the drive.
answered Jan 17 '14 at 21:37
Nihil777
113
I am not using these drives. I am running ubuntu dvd. also I got 2 different hard drives and can not format both of them.
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:39
@Nihil777 you can add some info may be some relevant links to help the user. It will increase the quality of your answer.
– souravc
Jan 28 '14 at 3:42
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
If the drive you want to format is also the drive you are using, you cannot change the format. Easiest way is to use a Live Boot disc and boot up inside the Trial area (where it gives you the option to install Ubuntu on the desktop). From there, you can format the drive, but be aware that formatting will erase data from the drive.
answered Jan 17 '14 at 21:37
Nihil777
113
If the drive you want to format is also the drive you are using, you cannot change the format. Easiest way is to use a Live Boot disc and boot up inside the Trial area (where it gives you the option to install Ubuntu on the desktop). From there, you can format the drive, but be aware that formatting will erase data from the drive.
answered Jan 17 '14 at 21:37
Nihil777
113
answered Jan 17 '14 at 21:37
Nihil777
113
answered Jan 17 '14 at 21:37
Nihil777
113
answered Jan 17 '14 at 21:37
Nihil777
113
113
I am not using these drives. I am running ubuntu dvd. also I got 2 different hard drives and can not format both of them.
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:39
@Nihil777 you can add some info may be some relevant links to help the user. It will increase the quality of your answer.
– souravc
Jan 28 '14 at 3:42
add a comment |Â
I am not using these drives. I am running ubuntu dvd. also I got 2 different hard drives and can not format both of them.
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:39
@Nihil777 you can add some info may be some relevant links to help the user. It will increase the quality of your answer.
– souravc
Jan 28 '14 at 3:42
I am not using these drives. I am running ubuntu dvd. also I got 2 different hard drives and can not format both of them.
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:39
I am not using these drives. I am running ubuntu dvd. also I got 2 different hard drives and can not format both of them.
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:39
@Nihil777 you can add some info may be some relevant links to help the user. It will increase the quality of your answer.
– souravc
Jan 28 '14 at 3:42
@Nihil777 you can add some info may be some relevant links to help the user. It will increase the quality of your answer.
– souravc
Jan 28 '14 at 3:42
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Use Gparted, burn it to disk,and boot the disk and format, you cannot format while working on Ubuntu, the hard disk is mounted
edited Apr 2 '15 at 9:07
Mudit Kapil
1,16151539
answered Jan 17 '14 at 21:39
Lynob
2,445125190
I am using ubuntu with my live Dvd and I can not format my external hard drive? Is it true?
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:46
@hellzone I don't know about that. But try gparted and your problem will be solved :)
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:48
@hellzone I see you're using gparted, did it work?
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:49
No gparted also gives error."Partition(s) 3 on /dev/sdb have been written, but we have been unable to inform the kernel of the change, probably because it/they are in use. As a result, the old partition(s) will remain in use. You should reboot now before making further changes."
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:53
@hellzone reboot and try again. And did you unmount it?
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:55
 |Â
show 2 more comments
up vote
1
down vote
Use Gparted, burn it to disk,and boot the disk and format, you cannot format while working on Ubuntu, the hard disk is mounted
edited Apr 2 '15 at 9:07
Mudit Kapil
1,16151539
answered Jan 17 '14 at 21:39
Lynob
2,445125190
I am using ubuntu with my live Dvd and I can not format my external hard drive? Is it true?
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:46
@hellzone I don't know about that. But try gparted and your problem will be solved :)
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:48
@hellzone I see you're using gparted, did it work?
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:49
No gparted also gives error."Partition(s) 3 on /dev/sdb have been written, but we have been unable to inform the kernel of the change, probably because it/they are in use. As a result, the old partition(s) will remain in use. You should reboot now before making further changes."
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:53
@hellzone reboot and try again. And did you unmount it?
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:55
 |Â
show 2 more comments
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
Use Gparted, burn it to disk,and boot the disk and format, you cannot format while working on Ubuntu, the hard disk is mounted
edited Apr 2 '15 at 9:07
Mudit Kapil
1,16151539
answered Jan 17 '14 at 21:39
Lynob
2,445125190
Use Gparted, burn it to disk,and boot the disk and format, you cannot format while working on Ubuntu, the hard disk is mounted
edited Apr 2 '15 at 9:07
Mudit Kapil
1,16151539
answered Jan 17 '14 at 21:39
Lynob
2,445125190
edited Apr 2 '15 at 9:07
Mudit Kapil
1,16151539
edited Apr 2 '15 at 9:07
Mudit Kapil
1,16151539
edited Apr 2 '15 at 9:07
Mudit Kapil
1,16151539
1,16151539
answered Jan 17 '14 at 21:39
Lynob
2,445125190
answered Jan 17 '14 at 21:39
Lynob
2,445125190
answered Jan 17 '14 at 21:39
Lynob
2,445125190
2,445125190
I am using ubuntu with my live Dvd and I can not format my external hard drive? Is it true?
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:46
@hellzone I don't know about that. But try gparted and your problem will be solved :)
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:48
@hellzone I see you're using gparted, did it work?
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:49
No gparted also gives error."Partition(s) 3 on /dev/sdb have been written, but we have been unable to inform the kernel of the change, probably because it/they are in use. As a result, the old partition(s) will remain in use. You should reboot now before making further changes."
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:53
@hellzone reboot and try again. And did you unmount it?
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:55
 |Â
show 2 more comments
I am using ubuntu with my live Dvd and I can not format my external hard drive? Is it true?
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:46
@hellzone I don't know about that. But try gparted and your problem will be solved :)
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:48
@hellzone I see you're using gparted, did it work?
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:49
No gparted also gives error."Partition(s) 3 on /dev/sdb have been written, but we have been unable to inform the kernel of the change, probably because it/they are in use. As a result, the old partition(s) will remain in use. You should reboot now before making further changes."
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:53
@hellzone reboot and try again. And did you unmount it?
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:55
I am using ubuntu with my live Dvd and I can not format my external hard drive? Is it true?
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:46
I am using ubuntu with my live Dvd and I can not format my external hard drive? Is it true?
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:46
@hellzone I don't know about that. But try gparted and your problem will be solved :)
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:48
@hellzone I don't know about that. But try gparted and your problem will be solved :)
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:48
@hellzone I see you're using gparted, did it work?
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:49
@hellzone I see you're using gparted, did it work?
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:49
No gparted also gives error."Partition(s) 3 on /dev/sdb have been written, but we have been unable to inform the kernel of the change, probably because it/they are in use. As a result, the old partition(s) will remain in use. You should reboot now before making further changes."
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:53
No gparted also gives error."Partition(s) 3 on /dev/sdb have been written, but we have been unable to inform the kernel of the change, probably because it/they are in use. As a result, the old partition(s) will remain in use. You should reboot now before making further changes."
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 21:53
@hellzone reboot and try again. And did you unmount it?
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:55
@hellzone reboot and try again. And did you unmount it?
– Lynob
Jan 17 '14 at 21:55
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using gparted, right click on each partition and if one shows Swapoff, click Swapoff. It may be that even though you are using a DVD, the DVD may still using the swap area of the hard disk?? Once swap is off, you may be able to format the drive.
– user3121023
Jan 17 '14 at 22:22
@user3121023 there is no swapoff and I connect my externel drive after I boot ubuntu.
– hellzone
Jan 17 '14 at 22:47