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    low level format on Seagate Momentus 7200.2 (Question)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by vesendak, Jan 26, 2008.

  1. vesendak

    vesendak Newbie

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    Hello -

    I need to do a clean install and wanted to know what utility people are using to low level format this particular drive.



    Take care,


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    vesendak, Jan 26, 2008
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  2. Jalf

    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    why do you need to do a low level format?
     
    Jalf, Jan 26, 2008
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  3. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    It is unlikely you would be able to do a low level format of your HDD even if you wanted ( link). Do you mean reinitialization? If so back to the question, why? Or do you really want to do a high level format?
     
    powerpack, Jan 26, 2008
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  4. vesendak

    vesendak Newbie

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    I think I have a virus the cpu is at 100% and nothing shows up in task manager. I want to start over with a clean drive.
     
    vesendak, Jan 26, 2008
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  5. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    You can do a format with the OS CD you are using to install with (it is an option during the installation process)

    Did you already run the virus scanner? What process is running at 100%?
     
    goofball, Jan 26, 2008
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  6. vesendak

    vesendak Newbie

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    thats the whole point some hidden process is burning up my computer and nothing show in virus scanner or task manager. I just want to make sure I start with a clean drive.
     
    vesendak, Jan 26, 2008
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Have you tried Ad-aware or Spybot in safemode?

    But if you're still thinking of starting over, I'm pretty sure any 'normal' format will get rid of spyware.
     
    namaiki, Jan 26, 2008
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  8. goofball

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    Sorry, I did not read anywhere that you have run scans or what you have done to try to rectify the situation you are in.

    Formatting during installation of the OS will ensure a clean drive, so long as the virus has not spread to other partitions/drives (if any) on your computer.
     
    goofball, Jan 26, 2008
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