How to Enable, Disable REFS Format on Windows 10

Learning how to enable, disable REFS format on windows 10 doesn't have to be complicated. This updated guide presents a clear workflow, practical checks, and troubleshooting advice you can use while completing the process.

How to Enable, Disable REFS Format on Windows 10

Step 1: Open Registry Editor by pressing Windows + R key combination, type ' regedit ' and press Enter.

Step 2: Navigate to the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlFileSystem.

Step 3: Right select FileSystem.

Select create a new DWORD Value with the name RefsDisableLastAccessUpdate.

Set the Value to 1 to enable ReFS format, or 0 to disable.

Step 4: Navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlMiniNT.

Create a new key with the name AllowRefsFormatOverNonmirrorVolume, Value is 1 if the MiniNT key doesn't exist.

Finally, restart Windows to save the changes. Now you can easily format your ReFS drive.

This guide has just guided you how to turn off and on ReFS format on Windows 10. Using ReFS for boot drives doesn't require periodic Checkdisk checks, which helps reduce boot times on large drives and speeds up your computer. Wish you a successful operation and a productive working day!

Final Thoughts

The most reliable way to handle enable, disable REFS format on windows 10 is to follow the process in order, verify each important setting, and test the result before moving on. Use the guidance above as a practical reference, then adjust the details for your device, software version, or specific goal.