formatting question

[LilBamaGirl]

Is it possible to reformat (wipe everything off of) a back up drive that is used solely for storage? I have some files on it that will not delete. Note: the back up drive has no operating system installed on it.

Thanks,
LBG

 

[pinntech]

Yes, it is possible to format the drive. However, all information stored on the drive will be lost.

 

[LilBamaGirl]

Ok, I understand that so how do I go about doing it?

 

[cavtek]

bama, what os are you using on your boot drive

 

[LilBamaGirl]

I'm running XP but I don't have an XP disk, all I have is a set of 7 HP system recovery disks for when I have to reformat my C drive.

 

[cavtek]

im not familar with xp, but i think you can format a back up drive from disk manager. hang tight someone will be along to help you.

 

[LilBamaGirl]

K, thank you very much.

 

[cavtek]

see you changed your avatar, you getting bored lol...

 

[LilBamaGirl]

lol, yep, sure am but I'm being patient, very unlike me lol.

 

[MFDnNC]

im not familar with xp, but i think you can format a back up drive from disk manager. hang tight someone will be along to help you.

Absolutely

CONTROL PANEL - ADMIN TOOLS - COMPUTER MGT. - DISK MGT.

Right clikc the graffic of the drive you want ot format and select format.

 

[LilBamaGirl]

Ok and it will completely erase it and I won't have any problems with the drive itself then?

 

[cavtek]

yup, just make sure you click the right one..

 

[MFDnNC]

Ok and it will completely erase it and I won't have any problems with the drive itself then?

It will format, but who knows if you have other problems. But that is the easiest way to wipe it.

 

[LilBamaGirl]

k thank you, I have to get all my stuff that I want on it moved then I will try that, this will take a lil while though. thanks for all of yalls help.

 

[LilBamaGirl]

Just want you all to know that you guys have helped me so much when I have had problems. I really do appreciate it more than you know.