how do i reformat the external hard drive


  1. vicvic
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    windows 7 Home premium 32 bit
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    how do i reformat the external hard drive


    hi all

    just a quick question. it's to do with this thread
    Should i flash my bios to get rid of infection

    how do i reformat the external hard drive

    or what tools can i use

    thank you in advance

    cheers
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  3. Crispy
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    Plug the hard drive in go into "Computer" and right click on the drive then click format.
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  4. vicvic
    Posts : 155
    windows 7 Home premium 32 bit
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    thank you i will do that once i get the data off.
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