Hi!

I wonder if anyone can explain the diffrence between quik format and the old
slow one.

Why do you have to alternatives when installing Win xp or 2003 server?

Which one is the best?

Is solved.

If you choose the Quick format option, format removes files from the
partition, but does not scan the disk for bad sectors. Only use this option
if your hard disk has been previously formatted and you are sure that your
hard disk is not damaged. Then you can choose Quick.

Surfarn wrote:
> I wonder if anyone can explain the diffrence between quik format
> and the old slow one.
>
> Why do you have to alternatives when installing Win xp or 2003
> server?
>
> Which one is the best?

- Quick format deletes the File Allocation Tables and the boot sector, but
retains partition / sector information, and files still physically exist.
- A full format deletes the File Allocation Tables, the boot sector and
deletes all data, but retains partition / sector information.
- A Low-Level format deletes everything... Basically writes 0 on every
single sector of the hard disk.. Enough passes and recovery would be a
daunting task, to say the least.

Which is best is determined by your trust in your hardware (a full format is
something I would recommend if you have had trouble with the hard drive or
if it is new to you.. where you could perform a quick format if you trust
the hardware and are just doing a clean install.. If you are getting rid of
the machine - low-level with 15+ passes is the way to go!)

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