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Windows 7 - Full Format Hard Drive with Windows 7 Boot Disc
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| 01-09-2011 | #21 |
| | Running this then using the outline in Step Two #2 to create and format a partition using diskpart will get you a clean all and a chkdsk /r for the best possible space to install Windows 7 to. SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation |
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| 01-28-2011 | #22 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by MadMaxData  I always use SeaGate's "Disc Wizard Starter Edition." It will write zero's to the entire drive, permanately deleting any previous data. You can download it here: CLICK ME I have just been reading through the User Manual for this particular program, which I am currently downloading, but I just cannot see any mention of exactly how (or where!) to actually write zero's to the entire drive. It is probably staring me in the face, but I am blowed if I can see it!  Thanks! |
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| 01-28-2011 | #23 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by Montala
Quote: Originally Posted by MadMaxData I always use SeaGate's "Disc Wizard Starter Edition." It will write zero's to the entire drive, permanately deleting any previous data. You can download it here: CLICK ME I have just been reading through the User Manual for this particular program, which I am currently downloading, but I just cannot see any mention of exactly how (or where!) to actually write zero's to the entire drive. It is probably staring me in the face, but I am blowed if I can see it! Thanks!
Quote: Originally Posted by Bare Foot Kid Running this then using the outline in Step Two #2 to create and format a partition using diskpart will get you a clean all and a chkdsk /r for the best possible space to install Windows 7 to. SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation Partition Wizard : Use the Bootable CD |
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| 01-28-2011 | #24 |
| | Thanks for the quick reply. It is for the whole drive, so I will use that instead of the Seagate program, which didn't even manage to complete its download anyway! |
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| 01-28-2011 | #25 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by Montala Thanks for the quick reply. It is for the whole drive, so I will use that instead of the Seagate program, which didn't even manage to complete its download anyway! Here's some excellent information on the same subject. Disk - Clean and Clean All with Diskpart Command |
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