UhOh, A7V/Low-Level Format?

[jinsonxu]

Now, i've been wondering, how the world do i do a low-level format on a HD using the A7V?

 

[skemlawn]

Just go to WD's website and find a low-level format utility. Worst case you can call them and ask them to email one to you.

There are a few "generic" ones out there try

tweakfiles.net

 

[odog]

in the wd software is an option to "write zero to the drive" which is basically their version of the LLF🙂

 

[jinsonxu]

Great idea! I got that software from one TA member this morning.

Take a look at these replies i got from other forums:


rangeral
Moderator
Posts: 2783
From:staten island,ny
Registered: Sep 99
posted 11-12-2000 11:08 PM
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there's no need to do a llf on a hard drive especially with a modern day system if you have to, delete the partition in fdisk and start over.
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soniclos
Member
Posts: 364
From:mount prospect il 60056
Registered: Jul 2000
posted 11-12-2000 11:16 PM
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If you low level format a newwer hard it will destroy it at worst. At best the controller will stop you from doing it.



hmm anyone has opinions?