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Topher15

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Oct 22, 2007
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London
I tried to format my new external drive using the "Don't Erase Data" but kep getting an [generic] error/failed message. It seems like I have to do it using "Zero Out Data" which has an estimated time of five hours. Just curious as to why I couldn't use the quicker way if anyone knows? :confused:
 
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