In addition, the information can be stored on a computer hard drive or in some section, which is a virtual volume, very often used removable media.Sometimes, however, the preparation of the device for transferring information it may need to format it.And there may be a problem with the fact that "Vindovs" can not complete the formatting.Solve it is not so difficult.
What format
From the standpoint of science, the formatting is a software partitioning process field data carrier, in which the data is stored.Simply put, this is conditional to create a table with clear positioning of sectors and clusters.
sector is the minimum cell size of 512 bytes, and such cells can be combined into clusters (multiple homogeneous sectors).Typically, to unify storage in most operating systems use exactly clusters having a size of 512 bytes or more.For example, the NTFS file system sectors can be clustered to the size of 4096 bytes (4 sectors).
So the formatting process creates not only numbered workspace layout, but also gives a clear indication of where (what address) is a particular sector or cluster.This is best illustrated by the chessboard or the game "Battleship".Checkerboard illustrates an example of arrangement of sectors (one figure in one cage).
«Battleship" in this respect, gives an idea of how the sectors are clustered (2-, 3- and 4-deck ships).
So with those who occupy a place in the system.It is always possible to pinpoint even one, but several addresses one object.This approach allows the operating system, or the programs that are installed in it, to quickly locate files on predetermined coordinates (addresses).
methods formatting
main ways this process can be called a quick format and a full format.
Quick Format only produces clean the table of contents, that is, just delete files and folders.
full format produces not only the complete removal of information, but also creates a new file system, it takes quite often.But there may arise a problem that "Vindovs" can not complete the formatting.
problems with formatting removable media
As for removable media, it is often the problem here lies in the fact that the process of copying the information on it was not completed correctly or even forced to stop.Such previously often observed already obsolete floppy disks.
In some cases, the problem may be due to physical damage to the surface of the removable media, whether ordinary flash drive or hard drive USB.And it should be noted that standard methods does not always help.But more about that later.
Why "Vindovs" can not complete the formatting of the hard drive partition
Often such problems arise and format hard disk partitions, and formatting a hard drive.
Again, the problem may be in the file system crashes or mechanical damage to the surface.However, although not complete formatting, you can use a few basic methods to eliminate the problem without resorting to third-party programs.
Troubleshooting resources Windows
If the user has a system message that "Vindovs" can not complete the formatting, do not panic.To begin, a standard method can be applied by pressing in the same right-Explorer on a carrier, and selecting "Format ...".You can do it and using the command line (in the main menu command "Run"), specifying in the command line format h :, where h - the removable media.In the case of formatting, for example, section «D» just change the drive letter (format d :).
Sometimes this does not work, and then a message appears stating that "Vindovs" can not complete the formatting.In this case, you can use to boot your computer in safe mode, and then set the command above.
In some cases, if you can not complete the formatting, you can use the option Administration discs.Called the command is very simple: the use of the main menu or the command line, where a command is input discmgmt.In the window that appears, simply select the desired drive and then right-click on the shortcut menu, select all the same command "Format ...".
Formatting "Vindovs 7" based on the usual algorithm.However, the problem may be due to the presence of errors on the disk.Actually, the format "Vindovs 8" has the same approach.Now you need to call the program a test drive.This can be done in the same Windows Explorer, right-clicking calling the menu "Properties", where on the "Service" button will start the test.Here you can choose a routine check, check with automatic error correction of the file system and a full surface scan of the hard drive.
can command prompt, type chkdsk c: / f (will check disk with automatic error correction).Sometimes you may need to check the entire file system.To do this, use the command chkntfs / xc: (disc «C»).For other disks, just changing the letter.
only after a thorough check (sometimes even checking the disk surface), you can start reformatting.Typically, after such inspection (especially in the case of the last command for the entire file system NTFS) problems will not arise in any of the user.
third-party programs
Regarding the use of third-party programs to format drives, then, for example, a USB-carriers, which for some reason is not formatted or show zero volume, the best option would be the use of tools such as D-Soft Flash Doctor, EzRecover, USB Repair Tool, etc.For hard disk drives (HDDs) or partitions, you can use software products such as Acronis Disc Director Suite, or something similar.
In any case, to say that a program is to format the "Vindovs 7" or for any other version of OSes is the best, impossible.Each of them has its own unique set of features and functionality.
