Fix-It Utilities Make your PC run like new! Includes Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, hardware diagnostics, registry fixer, and more!
PC Mover Move applications, files and settings from one PC to another. Handles Windows upgrades too, even XP 32-bit to Windows 7 64-bit!
Partition Commander Now it's easy for anyone to safely partition their hard drive! You can reclaim waste disk space, organize files, even add new OSes.
Formatting volume name (disk)
Windows cannot format this drive. Quit any disk...
Description
A file on the disk is in use by another application. Formatting cannot begin while other applications are using files on the disk.
Sample Dialog
Dialog may appear differently depending on XP style options and where it occurs.
Key Facts
Full Title
Formatting volume name (disk )
Body Text
Windows cannot format this drive. Quit any disk utilities or other programs that are using this drive, and make sure that no window is displaying the contents of the drive. Then try formatting again.
While we believe this information up to date and accurate, FAQware is not responsible for any inaccuracies. If you find something that is out of date or inaccurate, please let us know at
so we can correct it.