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What is disk formatting?
Before going forward, we should be clear about what exactly disk formatting means.
In some cases, the formatting operation may also create one or more new file systems.
There are two types of formatting;
Low-level formatting
A hardware-based formatting technique which was used until the 1990s.
Lets discuss the tools to format a hard disk drive easily.
Windows built-in formatting tool
There are two ways to launch the formatting tool properly.
you’re able to easily view the disk size through Disk Management utility.
Disk Management utilizes the built-inWindows format tool to format hard drives.
you’re able to access it from the Start Menu.
Then all drives will be shown to you in the Disk Management console.
It supports FAT, FAT32, exFAT, or NTFS partition types.
This tool is completely free to use for all users.
pick the File System, and choose the Start button to start the process.
And can help you to carry out your formatting process of any external or internal drives easily.
It has paid versions too, but the free version can entertain you all basic needs.
Download it from the below official link and complete the installation.
My personal favorite is EaseUS Partition Master for all types of formatting needs.
Dont get confused by the brand name of HP.
While the tool is from HP, it can be used to format any kind of USB storage rig.
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