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HDD - Need of Formatting ?

2 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/hdd-need-of-formatting.188795/

Ironman
Ironman Original post #1
Dec 1, 2014 at 5:40 PM
I have faced a scenario where i have to erase all the data in a HDD and fill it again one one by while sorting the files properly
HDD in Question : Portable 1 TB Seagate
Main Reason to do it : Fragmentation

My Question.

Which one is better ? Quick Format or Full Format ? Which of them will enable less Fragmentation when i add files in the HDD
or both are same in that respect ?:-?
sling-shot
sling-shot #2
Dec 1, 2014 at 6:35 PM
From what I understand it is going to be the same. Difference will be for eventual effect on successful data recovery if such a case arises or to prevent it.