Ubuntu can format hard drive partitions with the FAT16 file system, used by older operating systems such as Microsoft DOS and Windows 95. Some older devices may also require a hard drive partition ...

Formatting a hard drive along with the install of a new OS is the best option. The vast majority of operating system installations provide a "format" option as part of the installation process.

Formatting a hard drive is the best way to start from scratch on a geeky project. You’ll want to do it before you sell your machine, for sure, but it’s also one of the steps you take when you’re ...

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I'm changing a HDD on a Compaq machine (from the original 30GB to a used 160GB Barracuda) and during the XP setup phase, it's taking an unusually long time to perform an HD format (not quick format) ...