LucaMs Expert Licensed User Longtime User Aug 5, 2014 #1 I'm searching above all... consolation It seems that the formatting of a an external HD 500Gb uses at least 4 hours, maybe more! Do you think it is normal or the HD is damaged?
I'm searching above all... consolation It seems that the formatting of a an external HD 500Gb uses at least 4 hours, maybe more! Do you think it is normal or the HD is damaged?
LucaMs Expert Licensed User Longtime User Aug 6, 2014 #4 And I would use it for backups! I tremble with fear.
KMatle Expert Licensed User Longtime User Aug 7, 2014 #5 Did your use "fast format"? (will be done in 2-3 SECS). What does checkdisk say?
LucaMs Expert Licensed User Longtime User Aug 7, 2014 #6 Klaus Matle said: Did your use "fast format"? (will be done in 2-3 SECS). What does checkdisk say? Click to expand... No, not fast. I have not done a check, after formatting, but I will, thanks.
Klaus Matle said: Did your use "fast format"? (will be done in 2-3 SECS). What does checkdisk say? Click to expand... No, not fast. I have not done a check, after formatting, but I will, thanks.
Lahksman Active Member Licensed User Longtime User Aug 8, 2014 #7 If the full format suceeded i wouldn't worry to much. A full format runs an additional check (compared to fast format) checking the hard drive for any bad sectors.
If the full format suceeded i wouldn't worry to much. A full format runs an additional check (compared to fast format) checking the hard drive for any bad sectors.
