Windows
Linux
System & Storage
Block Devices
Windows fsutil fsinfo drives equivalent in Linux
Lists disks, partitions and block devices.
Windows
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fsutil fsinfo drives
Linux equivalents
lsblk
lsblk
lsblk
Overview
What this command does
Lists disks, partitions and block devices.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
List block devices
Lists disks, partitions and block devices.
lsblk
List block devices
lsblk --help
Show command help when supported
man lsblk
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
lsblk
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: fsutil fsinfo drives
lsblkReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
lsblk | List block devices |
lsblk --help | Show command help when supported |
man lsblk | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | lsblk |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | lsblk |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | lsblk |
Same command on this distribution. |
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