How Do You Format An External Hard-Disk On Windows XP?
External hard disks are a great way to back up data, store pictures and video or to move data from one computer to another. An external hard disk must be formatted before it can be used. All you need is to connect the external hard disk to the computer, and Windows XP takes care of most of the work. A few clicks later and the disk will be formatted. Connect the external hard disk to your computer. Attach one end of the connecting cable to the disk housing and the other end to either the USB port or the serial port on your computer. Most external hard disk housings come with the proper cable. Click on “My Computer” on the desktop. On the screen that pops up, look for the new drive under either “Hard Disk Drives” or “Devices with Removable Storage.” Your main hard drive will have the drive designation “C” while your CD or DVD drive is most often “D.” The new hard disk will be the letter “E” or higher in the alphabet. Position your mouse over the new drive. Right click and scroll down the
