How to fix Delete Volume option is greyed out for USB Flash drive on Windows 10

[manliya]

If you’re faced with this issue, you can try either of our recommended solutions below to resolve the issue.

1. Use DiskPart
2. Use 3rd-party partition software

Let’s take a look at the description of the process involved concerning each of the listed solutions.

1] Use DiskPart
Delete Volume option is greyed out-USB flash drive

To use DiskPart to delete Volume on USB flash drive on your Windows 10 device, do the following:

• Press Windows key + R to invoke the Run dialog.
• In the Run dialog box, type cmd and hit Enter to open Command Prompt.
• In the command prompt window, type the command below and hit Enter.

diskpart

• Next, type the command below and hit Enter:

list disk
The command will list all the hard drives on your computer.

• Next, type the command below and hit Enter:

select disk 3
Here, disk 3 is the flash drive plugged into the system. Be sure to select the number that corresponds to the flash drive inserted in your system.

• Next, type the command below and hit Enter:

 list partition
The command will list all the partitions on the USB flash drive.

• Next, type the command below and hit Enter:

 select partition 1
In this case, we assume partition 1 is the partition we want to delete. Make sure to select the number that corresponds to the partition on your flash drive.

• Finally, type the command below and hit Enter:

delete partition
After DiskPart successfully deletes the selected partition, type exit and hit Enter to close Command Prompt.

2] Use 3rd-party partition software
This solution requires you to use any third-party partition software like the EaseUS Partition Master software to delete a partition.

Once you have downloaded and installed EaseUS Partition Master, you can follow the instructions below to delete a partition/volume:

• Power on your Windows 10 device.
• Plug in the USB flash drive.
• Launch the EaseUS Partition Master.
• Once it loads up, right-click the USB flash drive and select Delete.
• Click OK when it asks you for confirmation.
• On the top-left corner, click Execute Operation.
• Click Apply button.
• Your system will restart to begin the operation.

Hope this helps!

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