Troubleshooting Tip: Learn how and why to format a disk using quick or full format – WUGNET.
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There are at least two ways to format a disk: standard format and Quick Format. What's the difference? If you're sure the disk is okay, then you can save time using Quick Format. But if you're not sure, you'd better go for the full format. The Quick Format process doesn't check the disk as thoroughly, so a bad disk can get through.
by Joli Ballew
Expert Zone Columnist
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