autofmt

• Applies to:

  ✅ Windows Server 2025, ✅ Windows Server 2022, ✅ Windows Server 2019, ✅ Windows Server 2016, ✅ Windows 11, ✅ Windows 10, ✅ Azure Local, versions 23H2 and 22H2

Starts the Auto File System Format Utility, which formats a drive or partition when called from the Windows Recovery Console.

Important

You cannot run autofmt directly from the command-line.

Related links

• Command-Line Syntax Key

• Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)

• How to use Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to troubleshoot common startup issues