Yes.
go to disk utility and you have the option to erase there
It erases all your data on the disk which you specified, fofr instance, format C:. It will format (erase) all your data from C.
Go To My Computer and OPEN the folder. Right-click the Disk you want formatted. Left-click to pick Format and choose your options, to format for instance A: disk. It will erase any files on any disk you choose to FORMAT so choose only a drive you want to clear and format.
It means to erase all info on the drive and prepare it to receive new info.
Go onto "My Computer" right click on the disk, and then select "Format" it will not entirely erase all the data on the CD, but it will erase majority of it.
To format a second hard disk, first, connect it to your computer and ensure it's recognized by the operating system. On Windows, open Disk Management by right-clicking on "This PC" and selecting "Manage," then "Disk Management." Locate the new disk, right-click on it, and choose "Format," selecting the desired file system (like NTFS or exFAT) and options. On macOS, use Disk Utility, select the disk, click "Erase," choose the format, and confirm the operation.
It wipes all your data off your hard disk.
In the Applications folder is a folder called Utilities. In the Utilities folder is Disk Utility. Disk Utility will Erase / Partition / Format a hard drive.
its either a re-writable disk or its not!
A Disk Utility is an application that is built into the Macintosh operating system. It allows one to format, modify and/or erase a hard drive, either internal or external, that is hooked up to one's Macintosh computer.
Plug it in and format it! failing this you can rub a magnet over it ... this is the answer if you dont wish to use it again. just plug the thing in and format.... Or you can use hard disk over writer ErAce for example
Download and boot from the Ultimate Boot CD available from http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/ Use a disk utility to erase the partition and Windows will do the rest when you install it. thank you pretty good windows xp boot disk