Tip - How to Erase and Format a Hard Drive

Whether you're selling your computer, trying a new operating system, or setting up an external drive for backups, sometimes you need to completely erase and format a hard drive. Here are the basic steps involved. Try a New Operating System This Weekend Try a New Operating System This Weekend Try a New Operating System This Weekend We write about a variety of platforms here at Lifehacker, and even if you're perfectly happy… Read more Read more
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