what is the difference between Format and Quick Format ???

Brian.net802 · 06-14-2005, 06:12 AM

Hi...I recently formatted my computer and I was wondering if anyone knows what is the difference between Format and Quick format?

Bunchofstuff · 06-14-2005, 06:21 AM

i would guess that the format would be more extensive and would makes sure everythings off the drive and the quick format would probaly leave little things on the drive..dont kno 4 sure

**apj101** · 06-14-2005, 09:41 AM

When you choose to run a regular format on a volume, files are removed from the volume that you are formatting and the hard disk is scanned for bad sectors. The scan for bad sectors is responsible for the majority of the time that it takes to format a volume.

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.

houssam_ballout · 06-14-2005, 11:04 AM

as a result, the best option is to chose the format option.

**apj101** · 06-14-2005, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by houssam_ballout

as a result, the best option is to chose the format option.

not if your sure that you dont have errors

06-14-2005, 06:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brian.net802 New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 18	what is the difference between Format and Quick Format ??? Hi...I recently formatted my computer and I was wondering if anyone knows what is the difference between Format and Quick format?

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apj101 Administrator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Age: 26 Posts: 9,052	When you choose to run a regular format on a volume, files are removed from the volume that you are formatting and the hard disk is scanned for bad sectors. The scan for bad sectors is responsible for the majority of the time that it takes to format a volume. 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. __________________ What did one snow man say to the other? can you smell carrot? The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights. How you do anything, is how you do everything!

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06-14-2005, 06:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bunchofstuff banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: USA , Georgia Age: 19 Posts: 491	i would guess that the format would be more extensive and would makes sure everythings off the drive and the quick format would probaly leave little things on the drive..dont kno 4 sure

06-14-2005, 11:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
houssam_ballout Diamond Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: here Age: 22 Posts: 1,009	as a result, the best option is to chose the format option.