What is the difference between formatting and reformatting a hard drive and how do you do each task?
2006-11-21 02:59:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
You really seem to have a need to get rid of the data on that hard drive. Hmmmmm.................
2006-11-21 03:05:39 · answer #1 · answered by The Eight Ball 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Reformatting your hard drive is like sorting through a really cluttered filing cabinet. This cluttering can eventually lead to computer malfunction or breakdown. It prepares the computer before actually formatting the machine.
Formatting removes data from your hard drive for good. Once formatting has taken place there is no turning back.
Hope this helps
2006-11-21 03:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by dymps 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a million. you could attempt to connect the problematical disk to a special gadget or Use a SATA to USB Converter 2. You run a stay CD 3. acquire Hiren Boot Disk - you could run Mini XP has various of equipment for fix save urgent F2 - substitute time-honored Boot to DVD ROM wish this helps
2016-11-29 08:20:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-21 03:01:54 · answer #4 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋