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    When a memory stick is formatted what does that mean?

    Question #66866. Asked by Vance9991. (Jun 13 06 11:21 AM)


    zbeckabee

    		Here are a couple of links that will explain, but basically it means that the stick or disc is prepared for use.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formatting

    Jun 13 06, 12:14 PM
    MyAlias

    		Formatting of any memory hardware sets up the storage catalogue and storage places on the device.

    Jun 13 06, 12:25 PM
    elburcher

    		To prepare a storage medium, usually a disk, for reading and writing. When you format a disk, the operating system erases all bookkeeping information on the disk, tests the disk to make sure all sectors are reliable, marks bad sectors (that is, those that are scratched), and creates internal address tables that it later uses to locate information. You must format a disk before you can use it.

    http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/F/format.html

    Jun 13 06, 12:31 PM

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