What is needed to format HD?

I am required to format an external 3TB hard rive. Caption shows that I do not have the required permission to do so. One of the files stored on HD was suspected to be corrupt. I have not had this situation before now. Help will be most appreciated. Thank you.

 

To get Admin rights in W10 > Start > scroll down to Windows Accessory > Click to expand > RIGHT click Command Prompt > mouse over More > click on Run as Administrator.

 

My thanks for your response, appreciated. Since last Post, regret that WD My Passport, has now passed away and is being recycled. In your own opinion, which type is more sturdier for replacement? Desk Top or Portable?

 

Large external HDD's are still the cheaper option for storage. I would think a new unit of the type you have been using would be OK.

 

I have bought a few external HDs over the years and as it turns out the portable 3TB is the one that died out completely. Choice of manufacturers are reducing, WD appears to be the main one.

 

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rl thanks for information. I have not seen TechRadar advertised in the UK market. Mores the pity.