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Answer» I am trying to format, and write zeros on my sectors. I know it's time consuming. I just want to do it.
Format cannot run because in use by another process.
What does that mean? How do I bypass it? I am using the Windows 7 Repair Disc to access the Command PROMPT. It's dismounting the drive instead of using the command I put in. Will it do it's work after the dismount? Below is the command I used for the low level format/wipe.
format c: /fs:NTFS /p:35The C: drive is the boot drive. Low leveler formatting is a out-of-date term. Users don't low level format anymore.
How do you know it writes zeros? Did you look and see?
You should not formant it unless you:
1. ) want to destroy your system
AND
2. ) You want the format to REVEAL you have a bad drive.
The second option can be done just as well using the utility to check the disk. Without destroying the system.
Please, understand, I am not picking on you. This is a public forum and others seeing your post might think want you are doing is a good idea.
To format the C: drive in Windows 7 is not a good idea.
If you suspect the drive is failing, please tell why. Then others or myself can give you some dubious tips on how to salvage a failing drive pr extend its usefulness.
If you want security, use a boot utility CD or DVD.
How to Format a Hard Drive With a CD (Video)
Of course, you should have a backup made of important material.
You know that. I just have to say that.
If you are booting to the CD select remove partition and recreate.
Not sure about the answer above.
This will sufficiently wipe all the dat from the HDD...unless the FBI is looking for you/Quote from: patio on August 17, 2011, 09:27:41 PM If you are booting to the CD select remove partition and recreate.
Not sure about the answer above.
This will sufficiently wipe all the dat from the HDD...unless the FBI is looking for you/
Unless the FBI is looking for you ... :L
This is a way of writing 0's to the drive if you so desire it ... http://pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/ht/write-zeros-format-command.htm
But as said above ... ALL data will be erased and drive may be made unusable.I personally rather to use DBAN (Darik's Boot and Nuke). It's DoD certified. Or KillDisk does the job as well. Just set DBAN for the Gutmann Wipe. That's what I'm doing at the MOMENT. That's my opinion. It does a better job then the COMMANDS I gave.
Quote from: Geek-9pm on August 17, 2011, 08:33:50 PMThe C: drive is the boot drive. Low leveler formatting is a out-of-date term. Users don't low level format anymore.
How do you know it writes zeros? Did you look and see?
You should not formant it unless you:
1. ) want to destroy your system
AND
2. ) You want the format to reveal you have a bad drive.
The second option can be done just as well using the utility to check the disk. Without destroying the system.
Please, understand, I am not picking on you. This is a public forum and others seeing your post might think want you are doing is a good idea.
To format the C: drive in Windows 7 is not a good idea.
If you suspect the drive is failing, please tell why. Then others or myself can give you some dubious tips on how to salvage a failing drive pr extend its usefulness.
If you want security, use a boot utility CD or DVD.
How to Format a Hard Drive With a CD (Video)
Of course, you should have a backup made of important material.
You know that. I just have to say that.
You are MAKING it alot harder than it is...Another thread - http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/1013046-what-does-everyone-recommend-wiping.html
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