Whenever I try to formate my backup hard drive that fails every time formats. Can someone help me. Thanks in advance

backup hard drive won't format

Hello

1. what operating system do you use?

2 did you receive an error message?

If you use windows7, I suggest you to follow the links and check out them.

Method 1:

I suggest you follow the link and check.

"Check a drive for errors.
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/check-a-drive-for-errors

Method 2:

Open the command prompt window by clicking the Start button, tap all programs, accessories and then click command prompt.

 

(a) type diskpart and press ENTER to open the diskpart tool.

(b) type list disk and press ENTER. A list of available hard disks.

(c) type salt disc numberand press ENTER. number is the number of the hard disk you want to clean. The hard drive is now selected.

(d) type det disk, and then press ENTER. A list of partitions on the hard disk. This information is used to verify that the correct drive is selected.

(e) make sure that the disk does not contain required data, type clean all and then press ENTER to clean the disk. All partitions and all data on the disc is removed entirely.

(f) type exit and press ENTER to close the diskpart tool.

(g) close the command prompt window.

 

Method 3:

Create and format a hard disk partition

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-and-format-a-hard-disk-partition

Formatting disks and drives: frequently asked questions

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/formatting-disks-and-drives-frequently-asked-questions

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