It would take some time but at least you can leave it running and not have to wait around for it to finish. NTFS Quick is advised for recently formatted drives or Drives that had been check for errors in the past. I started this tech blog back in as a place to write down processes I took to fix my client systems and network.
Only use this option if your hard disk has been previously formatted and you are sure that your hard disk is not damaged. Hard Drives. Solid State Drives. Mobile Drive. This check is what makes the full format take longer than a quick format. Unfortunately, like the quick format, the files still exist and the volume could be re-built to gain access. If you are planning to re-use the drive and it's working, a quick format is adequate since you are still the owner. If you believe the drive has problems, a full format is a good option to make sure no issues exist with the drive.
If you want to sell or donate the drive and there is sensitive information on the drive, we highly recommend securely erase all information on the hard drive. I almost always do a full format if a drive has been previously formatted -- after all, damage in drives accumulates. Some may call me naive for assuming that the drive doesn't arrive in a damaged state, but I generally buy fairly high-quality drives.
As far as how effective a 'full' format is, however, I'm doubtful. To write and then read the entire drive -- the operation required to perform a very basic 'full test' will take just over two hours. That only tests one bit pattern per block -- its probably sufficient to find full-block failures but not single stuck bits. Then again, I don't really know how HDs typically fail -- I simply know that no matter what the actual defect is, the typical way to handle it is to avoid the affected block.
Moreover, the only NTFS format failures, quick or otherwise, that I have seen have been on disks that are very obviously damaged e. On the other hand, a 'quick' format just clobbers the FS metadata and ignores the rest of the drive. Overall: I vote for quick format. Billb2 Diamond Member. Mar 25, 3, 70 I use the full format for OS installs. Quick for everything else.
Fox5 Diamond Member. Jan 31, 5, 7 You need full format to adjust the file system I believe. Like if you wanna change cluster size or something.
Otherwise, quick format is fine. You can generally assume no physical damage on a drive unless problems start occuring. RebateMonger Elite Member. Dec 24, 11, 0 0. Anybody know how hard drives are tested when manufactured? They've been low-level formatted as received, so I'd guess they are tested at that time for surface defects. Shipping to market could conceivably cause later damage, especially to the head s. Another option, if you are in a hurry for the install, is to do a Quick Format, do the install, and do a thorough overnight ScanDisk later.
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