Quick format vs full format – which one should be performed on usb drive

Dear TechMyth,During a Windows installation, what happens when I format my hard drive with a quick format versus a full format when the Operating disk prompts up these choices?

Since Windows Operating Systems is found in almost 80 percent of computers, we hear about this myth more và more. Of course, everyone would lượt thích to format their hard drive nice and quick, but will it get better results? We will help shed light on this myth.

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When you first pop-in your Windows disk, the operating system will prompt these choices for you to lớn choose from. Here are the format options:

Format the partition by using the NTFS file system (Quick)Format the partition by using the FAT tệp tin system (Quick)Format the partition by using the NTFS file systemFormat the partition by using the FAT file system

When you choose lớn run a Full format on a volume, files are removed from the volume that you are formatting & the hard disk is scanned for bad sectors. The scan for bad sectors is the reason why the Full format takes twice as long as the Quick format.

If you choose the Quick format option, the format removes files from the partition, but does not scan the disk for bad sectors. This option is best when your hard disk has been previously formatted and you are sure that your hard disk is not damaged nor has bad sectors. This can be a problem later because bad sectors that are not located can cause damage to the hard drive. For example, if data is later installed on this “bad sector”, the data will read errors or as corrupted files.

In simple terms, a Full format will truly scrub through the hard drive from scratch, rebuild all of its file structures, & scans the drive to make sure that everything is on a satisfactory level. On the other hand, what a Quick format does is lay down a blank FAT and directory table without checking for bad sectors.

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This is why when you buy a brand-new unformatted hard drive, you cannot give it a Quick format. The drive needs a Full Format because it needs the entire tệp tin structures set-up, so the FAT actually has blocks và sectors to track, rather than a chaotic mess. However, like we mention earlier, if your hard drive is already has a clean slate and has no bad sectors, a Quick format will be suitable.

Also, If you installed Windows on a partition that was formatted by using the Quick format option, you can kiểm tra your hard drive by using the chkdsk /r command after the installation of Windows is completed. In conclusion—don’t be lazy. You already went the distance with the tedious task of reformatting. Select the Full Format and both your computer & you will live in harmony… until the next format.

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