Why Format a Hard Drive?
Done correctly, a reformatted drive can correct file corruption problems and eliminate slow startups/shutdowns. If you’re receiving a lot of error messages that won’t go away despite all your effort, reformatting the hard drive could restore performance similar to what you experienced when your system was new. Before contemplating reformatting your hard drive, however, be sure you have your operating system (Window), on a CD; be sure to have the product code or CD Key for your operating system (it’s usually located on a sticker on the back of the CD case or you can find it in your Device Manager, explained below), and you’ll need all your installation CDs for your software and drivers for your hardware. Remember, reformatting your hard drive will wipe the drive clean, so be sure to back up any data you cannot afford to lose BEFORE you begin to reformat your hard drive. If you’re the least bit squeamish about the thought of reformatting — good for you. That shows that you have a good g
