Format using Win7 32 or 64 Bit OS

I have 2 desktop computers running Windows 7.  We're running 32 bit, the other 64-bit.  Bought a new internal hard drive that needs to be formatted.

Is it important, or, are there advantages or disadvantages of formatting the disk using 32-bit or 64-bit?  Or formatting a drive end up exactly the same thing if its formatting with a 32 or 64 bit OS?  The formatting is no difference whether its done by a 32 bit or 64 bit OS?

Hello denmarfl,

The default format for Windows 7 (Windows 8) is NTFS. No matter if you use 32-bit or 64-bit operating system format is always the same, NTFS.

This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk |  vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

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