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From:jack.thewlis
Date:20 Jun 2001 at 20:17:16
Subject:Re: More than 4GB problem!

--- In amigactive@y..., Barbara Giller <barbara.giller@g...> wrote:

> One more question: If I decide to buy a Powerflyer, would I have to
> quickformat all partitions after the 4GB barrier or should I format
> them fully. My boyfriend formated them the 'normal' way (not Quick
> Format) and everything is fine. He never had any problems with his 20
> GB HD and Powerflyer.

My understanding is that QuickFormat is only for clearing out fully
formatted partitions. If you partition a blank drive, you must fully
format each partition before use. This is why your boyfriend had no
probs. You can use QuickFormat afterwards to remove stuff. It just
removes the file headers as far as I know. Hence recovery programs
like DiskSalv can get it all back. I believe this would not be
possible after a full format (?). Perhaps Neil or someone in the know
can confirm, or set this right?

Thanks

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