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Reformatting basically clears all the user data from the hard disk or whatever device is involved. It restores the device to its original setting and configuration when it is empty.

Reformatting is useful when:

-You want to empty your storage device.

-Rid your storage device of all virus and random stuff.

That's all I can think of now. :D

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