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I don't know the difference after everything is over.
Takes about forever to format 500 GB.
Takes about forever to format 500 GB.
Whats wrong with a "quick format"?
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Testosterone boy
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p0ink said:
They usually check in after I'm done stressing out..then tell me what I should have done.
They are great with their help really. Just need a 24/7 800# and I'm good.
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jnuts said:
Can I quit this regular format at 40% done and do a quick format?
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SUMMARY
During a "clean" installation of Microsoft Windows XP, you are prompted to choose from the following format options: • Format the partition by using the NTFS file system (Quick)
• Format the partition by using the FAT file system (Quick)
• Format the partition by using the NTFS file system
• Format the partition by using the FAT file system
• Leave the current file system intact (no changes)
This article describes the differences between a Quick format and a regular format.
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When you choose to run a regular format on a volume, files are removed from the volume that you are formatting and the hard disk is scanned for bad sectors. The scan for bad sectors is responsible for the majority of the time that it takes to format a volume.
If you choose the Quick format option, format removes files from the partition, but does not scan the disk for bad sectors. Only use this option if your hard disk has been previously formatted and you are sure that your hard disk is not damaged.
If you installed Windows XP on a partition that was formatted by using the Quick format option, you can also check your disk by using the chkdsk /r command after the installation of Windows XP is completed.
SUMMARY
During a "clean" installation of Microsoft Windows XP, you are prompted to choose from the following format options: • Format the partition by using the NTFS file system (Quick)
• Format the partition by using the FAT file system (Quick)
• Format the partition by using the NTFS file system
• Format the partition by using the FAT file system
• Leave the current file system intact (no changes)
This article describes the differences between a Quick format and a regular format.
MORE INFORMATION
When you choose to run a regular format on a volume, files are removed from the volume that you are formatting and the hard disk is scanned for bad sectors. The scan for bad sectors is responsible for the majority of the time that it takes to format a volume.
If you choose the Quick format option, format removes files from the partition, but does not scan the disk for bad sectors. Only use this option if your hard disk has been previously formatted and you are sure that your hard disk is not damaged.
If you installed Windows XP on a partition that was formatted by using the Quick format option, you can also check your disk by using the chkdsk /r command after the installation of Windows XP is completed.
Testosterone boy
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Getting a SATA II HD for external use is pretty useless. I think that USB 2.0 truly works around 20 mbps in the real world from what I am reading.
The case came with SATA II card and cord but my 'puter has no space for the card.
A cool invention would be something that allowed usage of PCI cards on lap tops. Likely pretty tough.
The case came with SATA II card and cord but my 'puter has no space for the card.
A cool invention would be something that allowed usage of PCI cards on lap tops. Likely pretty tough.
Testosterone boy
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WarriorPL said:
It is 84% done and I have celebrated two birthdays.
hard to feel like you are getting something done.
blut wump
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A quick format merely rewrites the file allocation tables and leaves the rest of the disc untouched.
If you feel there is no need to do a full disc verification then do the quick format. Your data is still on the drive, though, so it's not in a good state to sell or pass on to anyone who might try to examine the drive.
If you feel there is no need to do a full disc verification then do the quick format. Your data is still on the drive, though, so it's not in a good state to sell or pass on to anyone who might try to examine the drive.
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Testosterone boy said:
they do make PCMCIA cards for laptops, they have many different ones now and one for your SATA drive
http://www.satacard.com/pc112.html.
and yes, you are right about the SATA2 external drive without SATA cabling, i think i told you that in your post when you first got your hard drive, that the speed would be limited by the usb cable....but if you buy this pcmcia card you can get around that
Testosterone boy
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DRRman said:
Thanks...I found a refurbished one on newegg.com for $18 with free shipping.
Seems too good to be true really. But I trust newegg to not sell stuff that does not work.
When you choose to run a regular format on a volume, files are removed from the volume that you are formatting and the hard disk is scanned for bad sectors. The scan for bad sectors is responsible for the majority of the time that it takes to format a volume.
If you choose the Quick format option, format removes files from the partition, but does not scan the disk for bad sectors. Only use this option if your hard disk has been previously formatted and you are sure that your hard disk is not damaged.
Unless you suspect your disk is bad there is no advantage to the regular format. (if you suspect its bad why the hell are you reinstalling on it?)
If you choose the Quick format option, format removes files from the partition, but does not scan the disk for bad sectors. Only use this option if your hard disk has been previously formatted and you are sure that your hard disk is not damaged.
Unless you suspect your disk is bad there is no advantage to the regular format. (if you suspect its bad why the hell are you reinstalling on it?)
Testosterone boy
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Dial_tone said:
I have never seen a format that informed me of bad sectors. Does the format fix them?
Testosterone boy
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Dial_tone said:
That would explain why the usable size of a couple of my camera flash cards has shrunk.
Testosterone boy
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Dial_tone said:
I'm thinking my 500 gb drive may have had bad sectors since I wound up with 465 gb.
A healthy 320 winds up with about 300. A 500 should yield about 470 gb.
Roughly speaking of course. You know what I'm saying.
