Windows might be blocking the format because the drive is marked "Read Only." Open as Admin. Type diskpart and hit Enter.
If the error occurs at random offsets or the speed drops to 0.0 MB/s, the issue is likely the connection. Swap out the SATA or USB cable. hdd low level format tool format error occurred at offset
Troubleshooting: "HDD Low Level Format Tool Error Occurred at Offset" Windows might be blocking the format because the