How do I format a hard drive?

How to format a hard drive under Microsoft Windows?

Under Microsoft Windows, you can use the "format" command to format a drive, just like in DOS.

Alternatively, you can format a drive through the GUI by following these steps:

  • Click the <Start> button.
  • Click <My Computer>.
  • Highlight the drive you wish to format.
  • Click the right mouse button to bring up a menu.
  • Select <Format>.

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How to format a hard drive under FreeBSD?

To format a hard drive partition under FreeBSD, use the "newfs" command.

How to format a hard drive under Solaris?

To format a hard drive partition under Solaris, use the "format" command.

Please see: How do I recover formatted logical drives?

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