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How do I format a hard drive?
How to format a hard drive under Microsoft Windows
Under Microsoft Windows, you can use the `format` command to format a drive, just like in DOS.
Alternatively, you can format a drive through the GUI by following these steps:
- Click the <Start> button.
- Click <My Computer>.
- Highlight the drive you wish to format.
- Click the right mouse button to bring up a menu.
- Select <Format>.
How to format a hard drive under FreeBSD
To format a hard drive partition under FreeBSD, use the `newfs` command.
How to format a hard drive under Solaris
To format a hard drive partition under Solaris, use the `format` command.
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