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Previous Next. IamDavid Diamond Member. Sep 13, 5, 10 Anyone know? I know I should just use something else but I shouldn't have to. Does it do something other programs don't? Nothinman Elite Member. Sep 14, 30, 0 0. Don't choose a full format next time, it does a bad block test to test the disk medium, if you choose quick it'll only take a few seconds.
But if it's a new drive it's a good idea to put it through some paces to make sure it's not going to fail right away, especially if it's a cheap, consumer ATA drive. RebateMonger Elite Member. Dec 24, 11, 0 0. I normally use Quick Format, except when I have a drive that I'm concerned about.
As Nothinman notes, a Quick Format only takes a few seconds. I haven't been bitten by this so far, and have formatted more than a few drives over the years. Another option is to use the Quick Format, but after you get Windows installed, let Windows run a full surface scan overnight. You'll get the same assurance that there's no initial problem with the drive, but don't have to sit around waiting for that long format. Mar 4, 27, The reason it takes so long is because full format of a GB drive is a sector by sector process.
As was stated, if quick format can do the job, it is much faster.
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