XP install - should I select quick or full NTFS format?

FunkyT · 21 Mar 2007 at 23:35

It's a new SATA II drive.

Do you choose the full or quick format partition option?

z0mbi3 · 21 Mar 2007 at 23:38

Depends why you're formating.

Lots of virii and the like then it's a full job. Just a tidy up then it's a quicky.

bledd · 21 Mar 2007 at 23:40

all full does is an error check, unless you think there's a problem with the disk, select quick

FunkyT · 21 Mar 2007 at 23:41

Thanks dude.

It's a new drive... just wondering what the difference was and what is the best option to select?

FunkyT · 21 Mar 2007 at 23:42

bledd. said:
all full does is an error check, unless you think there's a problem with the disk, select quick

Grazie Bledd - diolch yn fawr!

bledd · 21 Mar 2007 at 23:47

dim problem

neither will 'hurt' the drive incase you're wondering, quick format takes about 15 seconds, full takes a while depending on size!

Justintime · 22 Mar 2007 at 01:57

I usually do a full format on a new drive, have found a few defective ones in my time that way that would've gone unnoticed until too late more than likely if a quick format was done.

The Deuce · 22 Mar 2007 at 11:20

Justintime said:
I usually do a full format on a new drive, have found a few defective ones in my time that way that would've gone unnoticed until too late more than likely if a quick format was done.

i'll 2nd that, always good to full format a new drive

player · 22 Mar 2007 at 13:33

I usually do a full format, seems much more thorough

FunkyT · 22 Mar 2007 at 20:09

Thanks lads - useful feedback :cool:

Audiofreq · 22 Mar 2007 at 20:11

Looks like you've got your answer there.

I'd just go for the full format too...just incase.

It might turn out to be a waste of time but could save you lots in the future.