How do I format a Mac hard drive?
Herb's Mac Stuff FAQCheck question number 6 about startup disks; most people need these because of hard disk problems. Apple provides an "erase disk" option on their main menu which will re-initialize some but not all hard drives. Apple also has a "disk test" utility to test formatted disks. There is also a popular control panel add on for "SCSI probe" which is helpful, check various Mac shareware sites for it.
Why Format a Hard Drive?
RAID Server Data RecoveryFormatting your hard drive is a method of cleaning the system of all the old files and bugs that may be active. Furthermore it is a requirement prior to installingto a new hard drive. It was thought previously that formatting hard drives could be damaging to the hardware and it would affect its performance so much that it could lead to the loss of data. Formatting a hard drive can help eliminate file corruption, correct slow running systems and get rid of error messages that keep popping up. See similar questions...
Where are my preferences stored on my hard drive?
BitWise IM - FAQWindows: By default, the preferences are stored in HKCU/Software/BitWise Chat/BitWise. Optionally, you may store the preferences in BitWise.ini in your home folder by pressing "Setup" prior to logging in and specifying you wish to store your preferences in that file rather than the registry. Detached mode allows you to use basic client features even when your computer cannot maintain communication with the BitWise server. See similar questions...
Will cookies fill up my hard drive?
The Unofficial Cookie FAQBoth Netscape and Microsoft have measures in place that limit the number of cookies that will be saved on your hard drive at one time. Both Internet Explorer and Netscape conform to the RFC 2109 limitations on your total cookie count to 300 (this includes a limit of 20 cookies per individual domain). If you exceed this, the browser will discard your least-used cookies to make room for the new ones. See similar questions...
How do cookies end up on my hard drive?
The Unofficial Cookie FAQAfter a cookie is transmitted through an HTTP header, it is stored in the memory of your browser. This way the information is quickly and readily available without re-transmission. As we have seen, however, it is possible for the lifetime of a cookie to greatly exceed the amount of time the browser will be open. In such cases, the browser must have a way of saving the cookie when you are not browsing, or when your computer is shut off. See similar questions...
Where are my files located on the hard drive?
Windows XP Professional FAQEach person who has logged into the computer will have his or her files and settings stored in a folder named with his or her user name. Only the person who is logged in (or an Administrator) can access his or her personal folder. To find these user folders: The My Documents folder is located within this user folder (Note: The My Documents icon on your desktop is a shortcut to this folder). Files that were saved to the desktop are located in the Desktop folder. See similar questions...
I installed a new Hard Drive, but Windows XP/2000 do not show a drive letter?
Hardware Knowledgebase - Top Rated FAQsAns: The problem here is that the drive has not been "initialized" or formatted yet. When you install a brand new HD into WinXP/Win2K, it gets detected in your system by the installation wizard and its drivers are installed. Normally you know this because it will inform you that a new drive has been installed and will ask you to reboot. However, upon rebooting you might not see a new drive show up in Windows Explorer. See similar questions...
How do I LLF (Low-Level Format) a hard drive?
XactCopy Technical FAQ - DuoCor Technical SupportDisclaimer: A LLF will destroy all information on a hard drive and effectively render it in the same condition that it arrived from the manufacturer... blank with nothing on it. If you are not familiar with DOS and drive channels seek professional assistance from your local computer technician. Use these procedures and software at your own risk. Boot the computer into DOS mode or use a 98 boot disk. Use your favorite Low-Level Format utility to erase the first few sectors of the hard drive. See similar questions...
How do you format new recording media (hard drive and/or Compact Flash)?
Sound Devices: 7-Series FAQWhen an unformatted hard drive or CF is inserted into the recorder the user is prompted to format media if it is not already a FAT32 volume. If a new Compact Flash or hard drive has audio or other data files present but the medium is not a FAT32 volume, the 7-Series will see the volume as unformatted and prompt for formatting. This will erase any data files on the drive. A volume already formatted as FAT32 installed into the machine will be ready to record immediately. See similar questions...
Will DSS DJ work with the same unlock code if I format my hard disk or reinstall Windows ?
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)Yes. The PRE-register code remains the same, unless you change your computer configuration. It doesn't matter if you format your computer. The PRE-register code is not software dependent. If you ever change your hardware configuration or your DSS DJ, the registered version, turns to demo version whatever the reason, you can generate another unlock code, free of charge. See similar questions...
How do I download 1000k Windows Media Files to my hard drive?
DANNI'S HARD DRIVEWhen I try to view the 1000k Windows Media Player videos, I get an error message that either says "Sorry your current membership level does not allow viewing premium content" or "Incorrect Username and Password." See similar questions...
I have to reformat my hard drive / reinstall Windows. What should I do with my eBahn License?
eBahn Version 3.0 FAQSerial numbers and activation keys are tied to a particular computer during activation. If you have to do either of these, it is likely that eBahn will not recognize your computer as the 'same' computer. Before doing these types of things to your computer, please first deactivate your serial number through the eBahn License Manager. We currently allow up to 5 transfers per calendar year. Every January 1, the number of transfers you are able to do resets to 5. See similar questions...
How much hard drive space do I need to install Windows Vista?
NJIT: Information Services & Technology: Microsoft Vista FAQMicrosoft recommends a minimum 40 GB hard disk that has 15 GB of free space. NJIT strongly recommends a minimum 80GB Serial ATA hard disk with 20 GB of free space. Note that the different versions of Windows Vista have different requirements. When NJIT releases and begins support of Windows Vista, it will be only for Windows Vista Business edition. See similar questions...
How do I install Windows XP on an SATA hard drive?
Logic Supply - Frequently Asked QuestionsMicrosoft does not provide installation/driver support for SATA hard drives in Windows XP. However, there are workarounds for Windows installs. The first two methods assume you have either a spare floppy or IDE drive to use temporarily. If this is not possible, you'll need to slipstream the drivers (see below). Copy the SATA drivers to a floppy disk (these can usually be found on your mainboard support disk. Usually these consist of PIDE/SATA Folders and TXTsetup.oem files. See similar questions...
Q11) How do I connect to my network hard drive or printer with Windows CE?
Knowledge BaseA11) Windows CE contains the command line NET function. See the NET Command line Application Note or any of the current product Manuals. See similar questions...
What if all I have is a hard copy of my book and I do not have it in an electronic file format?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)We can scan existing texts and covers. During the process of scanning a book the cover and binding are destroyed. The final quality of the books that are subsequently printed is directly influenced by the shape of the original. There will be a degradation in quality in some cases (e.g. photographs) due to the process. The printed cover will approximate that of your monitor or printer but it will not be exactly alike. See similar questions...
My hard drive crashed. Where can I download Telnet Magic?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) PageIf you still have your license code, you can download Telnet Magic from the web site. The license code is release dependent for the first two digits of the version level. For example, a license code for release 2.2.0 will work for releases 2.2.0-2.2.9 but it will not work with release 2.3.0, so you need to download the correct release. If you were running the current release, download and install the evaluation version from our Telnet Magic Evaluation Download page and enter your license code. See similar questions...
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