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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Formatting Drives is a Fresh Start
If your computer has been plagued with Trojan viruses, poor performance or bad sectors on your hard drive---causing corrupt data---then formatting your hard drive is the best way to start anew. Formatting your hard drive along with a fresh install of your operating system can save you time combating these various computer problems.
On the Other: Formatting Drives is Complicated
Formatting is not easy and requires the appropriate expertise along with the right formatting and configuration discs, including one with your Windows, MAC or Linux operating system. Formatting a hard drive effectively erases all data on the drive.
Bottom Line
While it is a good idea to format your drives every year or so, seek out the help of an expert who has experience with formatting or reinstalling operating systems. Make a backup of all of your data prior to formatting your drive because it will be erased from your drives during the formatting process.
Source:
TopBits.Com: How to Format a Hard Drive
Mahalo.Com: Rules for Formatting a Hard Drive
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