How to Format Disk?
This article introduces how to format the disk and where do the formatted disk data go? To format a hard drive means to delete any information on the drive and to set up a file system so your operating system can read data from, and write data to the drive. As complicated as that might sound, it is very common for Windows users. The time it takes to format a hard drive in Windows depends almost entirely on the drive's size, but your computer's overall speed plays a part, too. Important : If the hard drive you want to format has never been used, or was just wiped clean, it must first be partitioned. Any existing files on the drive would be erased with disk formatting. Disk formatting is usually done before the initial installation or before the installation of a new operating system. If the disk needs to be formatted, often you'll face the following things: Incompatible file system error To clean install Windows OS on a hard drive Hard drive corrupted, developed bad