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How do you format an SSD
LockedJust got an SSD and I was wondering how do you format it? Please let me know?
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Reply To: How do you format an SSD
That really depends. Usually it’s done by the OS installer. My Humax 5300 cable-TV recorder it did it automatically when I connected the disk. And if you have to do it yourself, the “how” in Windows and Linux are different.
By the way, you don’t format a disk. You format a partition.
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Reply To: How do you format an SSD
To format an SSD, first connect it to your computer using the appropriate cables or adapters. On Windows, open Disk Management by pressing Win + X and selecting it from the menu. On macOS, go to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility. Locate your SSD and initialize it if necessary, choosing GPT (GUID Partition Table) for modern systems. Then, format the drive: In Windows, right-click the unallocated space and choose New Simple Volume, selecting NTFS or exFAT as the file system. In macOS, select Erase and choose a suitable format, like APFS for modern Macs. Once formatted, your SSD is ready to use.
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