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I don't want to scare you, but all that does is it includes a scan for errors.  The only way to actually delete the data is to use special software like DBAN or something.  Although, Secure Erase is better for solid state drives.  Still though, that format that takes a long time is really just a format+error scan.

Thats exactly what I am talking about...not just the full format in Windows...
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8/9/12 at 5:56pm
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Thats exactly what I am talking about...not just the full format in Windows...

 

Oh, ok.

It's like advanced alien technology! :)
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