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A Quick Format simply deletes the "table of contents" for the drive, making the files invisible to the computer. It is fast. A standard format (unchecking the box) checks every sector on the drive for errors and overwrites the data. Use a standard format if the drive is old or acting up. format disk windows 7
When formatting in Windows 7, you will usually see two main options: Did this guide help you