Diskpart: "There Is No Volume Selected" - What It Means and How to Fix It
Have you ever encountered the frustrating error message "There is no volume selected" while using Diskpart? This common error occurs when you try to perform a Diskpart operation, such as formatting or deleting a partition, but the command doesn't know which volume to work on. It essentially means Diskpart is confused and needs a little direction.
Don't worry! This error is easily resolved with a few simple steps. Let's dive into the causes and solutions for this error.
Understanding the "There Is No Volume Selected" Error
The "There is no volume selected" error is typically encountered when you:
- Try to perform an action without selecting a volume: Diskpart needs to know which volume you intend to operate on before executing commands.
- Select a volume that doesn't exist: This could happen if the volume has been deleted or corrupted.
How to Fix "There Is No Volume Selected" Error
Here's a step-by-step guide to fixing the "There is no volume selected" error:
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Open Diskpart:
- Press the Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog.
- Type diskpart and press Enter.
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List Available Disks:
- Once in Diskpart, type list disk and press Enter. This will display all the disks connected to your computer.
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Select the Desired Disk:
- Identify the disk number corresponding to the volume you want to work with.
- Type select disk <disk number> and press Enter.
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List Volumes on the Selected Disk:
- To see the volumes on the selected disk, type list volume and press Enter.
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Select the Volume to Work With:
- Identify the volume number you want to operate on.
- Type select volume <volume number> and press Enter.
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Perform Your Desired Operation:
- Now that you've selected the volume, you can proceed with your intended Diskpart commands such as format, delete partition, or others.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you're still facing the "There is no volume selected" error, consider these troubleshooting tips:
- Check Disk Management: Open Disk Management by right-clicking on This PC or My Computer and selecting Manage. Look for any errors or inconsistencies in the disk structure.
- Run Disk Check: Use the chkdsk command to check the disk for errors:
- Open Command Prompt as administrator.
- Type chkdsk /f <drive letter>: and press Enter.
- Replace <drive letter> with the drive letter of the problematic disk.
- Restart Your Computer: Sometimes, a simple restart can fix temporary errors.
Example Scenario
Let's imagine you want to format a USB drive. Here's how you would fix the "There is no volume selected" error and proceed:
- Open Diskpart: Press Windows Key + R, type diskpart and press Enter.
- List Disks: Type list disk and press Enter.
- Select USB Drive: Suppose the USB drive is disk number 1, type select disk 1 and press Enter.
- List Volumes: Type list volume and press Enter.
- Select Volume: Let's say the USB drive volume is number 2, type select volume 2 and press Enter.
- Format Volume: Now you can type format fs=ntfs quick and press Enter to format the volume.
Conclusion
The "There is no volume selected" error is a common issue in Diskpart, but it's easily resolved with a little understanding of Diskpart commands. By following the steps outlined above, you can identify the correct disk and volume, and perform your desired operations without any hassle. Remember to always double-check your commands before executing them, and use caution when working with disks to avoid data loss.