LaCie Golden Disk | Formatting and Partitioning |
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3.1. Formatting for Windows Users
The process of formatting a drive on a computer running Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista consists of two steps: (1) installing a signature on the drive, and (2) formatting the drive. These steps will erase anything that is on the disk.
1.Connect the drive to the computer via the interface port.
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3.From the “Computer Management” window, se- lect Disk Management (located below the Storage group). See Fig. 3.1.A.
4.If the “Initialize and Convert Disk Wizard” window appears, click Cancel.
5.Windows will list the Hard Disks that are installed on the system. Locate the drive that is represented by the icon.
6.In the box to the right that says Unallocated, right- click and select New Partition…
7.On the first page of the “New Partition Wizard,” click Next. See Fig. 3.1.B.
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CAUTION: Following these steps will erase everything from the Hard Disk. If you have in- formation that you want to protect or continue to use, back up this information before performing these steps.