on 11/13/03 8:11 AM, Derf at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My suggestion would be, if the system recognizes it, click no to initialize it, then open Drive Setup, under Functions Menu>Initialization Options choose Low Level Format and then initialize the drive. This will take awhile, but it will make sure that the drive is clean and formatted.
It has long been my practice to both Low Level Format and Zero Data any scsi drive that I want a fresh start with, but I've kinda forgotten exactly why. Could some knowledgeable lister shine a little light on the processes? (as opposed to pettifoggery). TIA and
There is no necessity to Zero Data if you Low Level Format. Zero Data if for a formatted drive that is to wiped clean of data by writting "0"s to the entire drive. Low Level Formatting, completely wipes the drive by physically rewriting the format map to the drive, including the directory. -- �� Fred.... mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Q: Because it reverses the logical flow of conversation. A: Why is top posting frowned upon?
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