Buffalo MiniStation Lite 320G HD-PEU2 - Quick Format or Full Format

[searspring]

   

Good day everyone! i purchased a Buffalo Ministation Lite 320G HD-PEU2, and like any other portable external hard drive, its preformatted to FAT32 right?

 

I would like to format the Drive to an NTFS File System. May i ask, should i do a "Quick Format" or "Full Format"? I understand that formatting it in full would likely take a bit longer. What is your recommendation? Quick or Full.

 

Thank you in advance.

[JoshC]

I would suggest the quick format.  When you do a full format it full writes 0s to all the sectors which makes sure all the data is gone.  since its a new unit there's no need.

[searspring]

   

Hi JoshC,

 

Thank you so much for your assistance. I highly appreciate it.

[searspring]

   

Oh by the way just another question, should i just go to my computer, right click on the external drive labeled as HD-PEU2 and click format or is it better to do it on Disk management? Thanks again.

[JoshC]

There is no difference you can do it either way:smileywink:

[searspring]

   

Thank you again for the help JoshC. :smileyhappy:

[JoshC]

Not a problem.  If you ever need help again feel free to post away!

[searspring]

   

Ok i will. Thanks.:smileyvery-happy: