How to Format bootable DD (Image bootable) Pendrive.

🔄 Restore Bootable USB Drive (DiskPart Method)

Use these steps to completely wipe the hidden partition structure created by Parrot OS or other Linux bootable images, and restore your pendrive to a single, usable partition visible in Windows File Explorer.

CRITICAL WARNING: SELECT THE CORRECT DISK!

The step where you select the disk is the most important. If you select **Disk 0**, you will erase your entire main computer drive. Always verify the disk number (by size) before running the clean command!

In our troubleshooting, the USB drive was identified as **Disk 1**.

Preliminary Step: Check Device Manager (Driver Fix)

If the drive is detected by Windows but not visible in Disk Management or DiskPart, a driver conflict may be the cause. Follow these steps to attempt a driver refresh.

1. Open Device Manager: Press Win + X and select "Device Manager."
2. Locate the Drive: Expand the "Disk drives" section. Look for your USB drive (it may be listed by its brand or as a "Mass Storage Device").
3. Troubleshoot Driver:
   • Update: Right-click the drive and select "Update driver" to let Windows search for new software.
   • Reinstall (Recommended Fix): Right-click the drive, select "Uninstall device," and confirm. Then, **unplug the USB drive** and **plug it back in**. Windows will automatically attempt to reinstall a fresh driver.

Core Procedure: DiskPart Wipe and Format

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator

   Search for cmd, right-click the result, and select "Run as administrator."

2. Start DiskPart Utility
   diskpart
3. List All Disks (Identify USB Drive!)

   You must find your pendrive here by matching its size (e.g., 57 GB).

   list disk
4. Select the USB Disk

   Based on your previous result, we are selecting Disk 1.

   select disk 1
5. Wipe the Partition Table

   This deletes all hidden boot partitions and files. It makes the drive look 'empty'.

   clean
6. Create the Primary Partition
   create partition primary
7. Select the New Partition
   select partition 1
8. Format the Partition

   Use **NTFS** for Windows or **FAT32** for maximum compatibility.

   format fs=ntfs quick (or format fs=fat32 quick)
9. Assign a Drive Letter
   assign
10. Exit DiskPart
    exit

✅ Final Step: The drive should now appear in "This PC" (File Explorer) and be ready for use!