To prepare a diskette or hard disk
volume for first time use, you must
format it. Formatting removes any information previously stored
on a storage medium (if any) and organizes the medium so that the operating
system can use it.
This organization is called a
file system. For hard disks volumes,
there are several file systems available, so you have to tell the system
what file system you would like to use when formatting.
Warning: Be sure to check the diskette or hard disk before
you format it. Formatting destroys all data on the medium, if any is
present.
To format a diskette or hard disk:
- If you are formatting a diskette, make sure that the
diskette is in the diskette drive and that it is not
write-protected.
- Open the &link_drivesfdr;.
- Select the drive object for the diskette or hard
disk you want to format (for example, Drive A).
- From the drive's &popmenu;,
select "Format disk".
A window will display where you can press the "Help" push button
for additional information.
From a command prompt, you
can use the FORMAT
command.
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