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By formatting the disk is only prepared to receive new information which could, but need not, overwrite the old data.
All the existing information stays on disk . The only information deleted is that which tells the operating system where the data is stored.
Only disk wiping (overwriting all data on disk) will remove old data
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe harddisk (aka hardrive) being reformated refers to the process of reinstalling the operating system. This is basically a process of taking your computer, and installing it like it was the first day you got it, with nothing on it, no software, plugins. It is completely cleaned.
Formatting a disk will erase anything in it and installs information that tells the computer Operating System how to locate everything on the disk. This is true for floppy disks, hard drives, CD's and DVD's, however each is slightly different in how it prepares these.
Formatting a flash drive or usb drive is the same thing as any other hard drive or disk. Formatting by definition is a brand new disk or usb flash drive that has not been formatted by the manufacture. This is just getting the disk ready to receive information and setting it up for your computers operating system to read the information. Re- formatting is when a disk or usb flash drive has been already formatted-but you are either needing a clean disk or a format that the operating system you are using can read.
Re-formatting is probably what you are referring to and this will erase everything "including Viruses", and prepares the disk for a clean install or new information. With any formatting the computer is checking for bad sectors and fixing or moving them so that the disk is ope-ratable. So basically any formatting on any recordable disk is basically cleaning and removing old information, and getting it ready for new information.
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∙ 14y agoFormatting is the act of creating a file system on a volume, for the Operating System to be able to save and load data.
Reformatting will 'delete' all data on the device, but in many cases, you can recover your data using software, such as Piriform's Recuva.
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∙ 12y agoAll the data which is currently present on the disk will be erased.
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How do you format a USB?
Insert the device into an appropriate socket, right-click the device and select format.
What are the reason for formatting a storage device?
It may be necessary to format a storage device due to an internal error, or a software problem. Occasionally it is necessary to format the device in order to clear previous data on the device.
Why do you format new storage device?
Vestiges of manufacturing process may remain. That's why you format it.
Why is it that when you plug in your usb external memory nothing happens?
It could be a driver problem, try reinstalling or installing the proper drivers for your device. Also, check to make sure everything is fine with the device and your computer. If you still get an error try formating the device by going to Start > My Computer, then right click on the device and select format.
How do you describe the structure of a charged coupled device in ib exam format?
To describe the structure of a charged couple device in IB exam format, you have to name or list all the parts.
What happens when you format a logical drive?
When you format a logical drive you prepare it for use.
What if your USB had 1gb but now it has 4.88MB?
you could attempt to format the media but you will lose all of information which is stored on the device. using windows go to my computer - find the appropriate device - right click on it - click on format - click on quick format and then start
How do I find royalty free music?
Well when I need music put onto a device, I search for Torrents that can be converted to mp3 format. then when I have it in mp3 format I can then download it to any device that accepts mp3 files.
What happens when you format the Wii?
everything gets deleted
What happens when you restore a jailbroken device?
I does nothing unless u restore your device
How can format nokia 6510?
Press and hold the following device keys: 3, and *Press the device power button for 1 secondContinue to hold down 3, and * until you hear the device start-up tone.
How do you format a USB storage device?
One can format a flash memory drive on a Windows PC operating system by right clicking on "My Computer" and going to "Format". Then one needs to select or deselect a quick formatting option and select the desired file system (usually the default is fine). Then one needs to click "Format" and wait for the formatting to complete.
