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you can not format a disk without losing the data, so back up all of your data elsewhere before formatting.
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Where the formatted data go from Hard Disk when you format the Hard Disk?
The data is still there. When you format a disk you're just telling the hard disk controller that the disk is effectively empty and it's okay to overwrite any data that may be on it. This is why "undelete" programs work.
What does format command in windows do?
It erases all your data on the disk which you specified, fofr instance, format C:. It will format (erase) all your data from C.
Can you format an all ready encripted disk without losing the info on it?
No. Formatting a disk erases index and location information.
If you format your external hard disk do you lose all the data?
Yes, Format is a term for "clear out"
Can you partion a disk that has an operating system on it without losing data?
yes.
On windows xp can you format a disk so that the current data on the disk is not erased?
No. You must copy the data somewhere else if you want to keep it.
What will happen if you format a disk that already contains files of data?
Formatting a disk that contains files of data can result in total data loss. Unless you have backed up all the data from a drive (if possible), do not format unless you are prepared to lose everything including your operating system, which you will then need to reinstall.
When you formate your harddisk at that time what happen with data stored on the diskit is burn or loos?
Once you format, any data on disk is gone.
What are the functions of hard disks?
A hard disk acts as a storage device for data. Data is also retrieved from the hard disk. The data that is kept in the hard disk is not erased even when the computer is switched off.
Why is Vista unable to format a DVD r disk?
Because DVD-R is already formatted. If you try to format it you will damage it permanently. You should write data on a DVD-r disk without formatting it.
How frequently should you format a floppy disk?
As little as possible. Floppy disks are prone to corruption and should be accessed as little as possible. It would be generally advised that no data should be stored on a floppy disk, and that any data you have on floppy disk should be removed and backed up on a more reliable format such as flash memory.
How is a bit stored in an optical disk?
As data in binary format of 0 & 1 on hard drive sectors.
