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Yes, but the formating process will overwrite all the exsinting drive contents.

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Q: Can you format a compressed hard drive?
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How do you format a compressed hard drive?

go to the computer folder. right click on the drive then click format. should still be the same


After installing new hard drive on a compaq laptop it refuse to read the new one and keep asking to instore the hard drive what to do?

your hard drive is most likely not formatted. read owners manual on how to format the hard drive. you will lose eerything on the hard drive when you format it.


A file may be compressed in order to?

Files are compressed in order to save disk space on a hard drive.


How do you format a hard drive and keep your operating system?

If you want to format a hard drive where Os was installed there is no way how you can do. It's actually impossible.


Do you lose all your info when you format a computer?

When you format a hard-drive, you will lose any information on that drive.


Can a magnet completely format hard drive?

no


Will Windows 7 be removed if you format the hard drive?

If you format a hard drive that contains Windows, it will be removed. Formatting a drive gets rid of all of the information on it. However, you can right-click your C:/ drive and click format, but it will not allow you if your current OS is running on that drive.


How do you format PC?

Backup all your data as you will loose everything when you format the hard drive. Open my computer. Find the hard drive and right click. Slide down to format and click it. Follow the directions.


Can you lowlevel format a hard drive twice?

Yes, you can.


How do you remove files from a hard drive?

Format it or delete it.


How long can you record on an 8GB Hard Drive?

IT depends on your recording format. 8 gig. should hold four 2 hour DVD movies in the mpeg format. However, if you go to some type of compressed format, like .avi or some other system (Divx) it could be considerably more.


Definition for compressed letters?

this letter is in compressed format