hdd format

Gwyn · 13 Aug 2008 at 15:36

Hi guy
Iv just ordered a new WD 640 gig hdd.
Is it ok to do a quick format or should I do the full format?

cheers

edscdk · 13 Aug 2008 at 16:03

full format! and go have dinner

Gwyn · 13 Aug 2008 at 16:06

Thanks
640 gig should take a while LOL

domthecondom · 13 Aug 2008 at 16:48

640 Gig, but its EMPTY :|

Gwyn · 13 Aug 2008 at 18:47

You still need to format the disk when you install windows

AbsenceJam · 13 Aug 2008 at 18:52

There's no reason to do a full format, it just adds chkdsk - which is useless.

Gwyn · 13 Aug 2008 at 18:56

So your saying a quick format is enough?
Would save me a load of time.

Chris1712 · 13 Aug 2008 at 19:09

Full format is useful to the extent that it will let you know of any knackered sectors etc. on the disk, ie its faulty. Personally, i dont bother as im very lazy but i know id kick myself if i lost some important files because of a dodgy hdd.

AbsenceJam · 13 Aug 2008 at 19:21

Gwyn said:
So your saying a quick format is enough?
Would save me a load of time.

Yes.

If you want to check for problems then use the tool from WD as it would be much better for doing so.

jbloggs · 13 Aug 2008 at 19:21

I have only done a "full format" on one HDD in the last 4/5 years, and that was a Samsung 1TB F1 (that I bought recently), and have never had any problems.....

Gwyn · 13 Aug 2008 at 19:24

Cheers guys for all your help

snarloas1982 · 15 Aug 2008 at 00:01

1st time drive yes, i wouldnt do it all the time unless i had time on my hands or just want to test a drive during format. not much need with current drives though i think