Format: It is the process of preparing a partition for data storage by deleting all the data on it and set up a file system for the drive. You will need to format a hard drive in some specific situations like when your hard drive has a RAW file system, Windows reports 'disk not formatted', or your hard drive is infected by a virus. The Format window lets you initiate a format and change the drive’s settings. You can specify the file system to format the drive with under the “File system” dropdown menu. To format a hard drive means to erase 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. You need to format a hard drive if you plan on using it in Windows.
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