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ppd78
Joined: 22 Dec 2009
Italy | | Hi guys,
I've just used diskwipe on a 400gb external usb hd.
Now, to use it in windows (xp-vista-win7) enviorments, do you suggest to format it in FAT32 or NTFS?
Can I use the standard windwows tool or do you recommend another one?
Many thanks,
Pier |
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Roadkil
Joined: 28 Mar 2008
South Australia | | NTFS is a faster file system USSUALLY and can handle files over 4GB in size. I would normally suggest that unless your planning on using the drive on older or non windows machines in which case i would say FAT32 as its more widely read and you wont need file system explorers/modules installed.
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credibalwitness
Joined: 14 Apr 2010
| | | but as these older systems develop in a network environment it becomes harder to communicate. the ntfs can see the fat, but the fat cant see the other. its always better to upgrade, software or hardware. |
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hikeskool
Joined: 17 Mar 2013
US | | Hello, I have used a 3-pass, Blank Disk wipe on a 60GB USB hard drive with zero errors. After completing this process the drive no longer appears visible in Windows Explorer in Windows 7. However, the drive does appear visible in DiskWipe. I can also hear the telltale Windows tone whenever I unplug the drive or plug it back in to a USB port.
Ultimately I wanted to format and sell this drive but I can't find it in Windows. What should I try next? |
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