If you just built a PC, or added a brand new hard drive or SSD to an existing computer, you have to format it before you can actually store data on it. This is called 'initializing' the drive.

Here is a quick step-by-step guide on how to format an SSD across all types of Windows devices to ensure that you have a fresh drive to store your data.

You can format your external hard drive or USB drive using PowerShell. Follow this tutorial to change drive letter, create partition, etc.

You can access the storage via USB — similar to an external hard drive. Although the SSD is less mobile in the docking station, it can be easily stored on the desk.