How do I format a hard drive? A computer hard drive stores your files, allowing you to access them at any time. The majority of the time, you want these files to remain stored properly and safely.

Ubuntu can format hard drive partitions with the FAT16 file system, used by older operating systems such as Microsoft DOS and Windows 95. Some older devices may also require a hard drive partition ...

Formatting is also good for cleaning up storage issues, eliminating viruses and other hard-to-resolve problems. Our How-To guide for formatting your hard drive will be broken down in three parts: Prep ...