Hard Disk Partitioning and Formatting

Format and partition the hard disk.

When do we need to format the hard disk?

1. Once the partition is created, the next screen will ask for the type of disk formatting to be used.

2. Formatting is the act of creating a file system on a volume, so that the operating system can store and retrieve data on that volume.

Why do we partition the hard disk?

1. Limits accidental or deliberate damage of your data
2. Increases security
3. Making the computer run faster
4. Organises Information
5. Increases productivity