formatting question

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

 

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

 

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

 

bama, what os are you using on your boot drive

 

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.

 

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.

 

K, thank you very much.

 

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

 

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

 

Absolutely

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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.