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| 461466 | 2006-06-07 23:02:00 | When installing Windows XP onto my new system, it asks what format type I want. Do I choose "Format the partition using the NTFS file system (quick)" or do I have to choose the "full" format? I thought with a brand new disk the quick format might be OK, but I want to do the job properly. |
Randolf (75) | ||
| 461467 | 2006-06-07 23:17:00 | When installing Windows XP onto my new system, it asks what format type I want. Do I choose "Format the partition using the NTFS file system (quick)" or do I have to choose the "full" format? I thought with a brand new disk the quick format might be OK, but I want to do the job properly. A quick format should be fine. |
bk T (215) | ||
| 461468 | 2006-06-08 00:47:00 | I always do a full format. Takes a little longer but it "does the job properly". | FoxyMX (5) | ||
| 461469 | 2006-06-08 03:14:00 | Appreciate your replies. I understand the full format takes an age on a 200 Gb HDD, so I was wondering if it is really necessary, as there shouldn't be any bad sectors on a new drive??? This is my first build, so I've no practical experience to go by, and what I've read elsewhere has also reflected mixed views. |
Randolf (75) | ||
| 461470 | 2006-06-08 04:08:00 | Do a full format. | Greg (193) | ||
| 461471 | 2006-06-08 04:18:00 | This is the first time you are doing this. It's the first time for the disk, too. Now is the time to find if there are any bad spots. |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 461472 | 2006-06-08 05:16:00 | Quick is fine. | pctek (84) | ||
| 461473 | 2006-06-08 06:30:00 | I am sure new drives nowadays would be less prone to failure than that of drives from say 5yrs ago. If I was building a server I would do a full format, but couldnt really be bothered for a system that isnt running 24/7. :2cents: |
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