Low level fomatting software

[Red]

Hi
I have a stupid query regarding so called 'Low level fomatting software' and real life.
Say, I need to re-format a 300GB HDD - only 300GB!. The software checks about 128 sectors per second,
but the HDD has 655M+ sectors - that means I have to spend the rest of my life checking the disk!

The only thing I can do - to stop the process and resume later
on from the new starting point.
But anyway, I have no strategy, no practical advice to cut the time!

Does it make sense?

[jermy]

that means I have to spend the rest of my life checking the disk!

only 2 month
what model is it ?

[Red]

hi
Thank you very much for prompt reply
It's Samsung G2 portable USB disk... yes, two months only:)
Did it become much more easier? May be...
Almost no changes (for this usb model - imho) and I am just trying to help my friend.
My comp is still working for about 24 hours and I have 1%+ benchmark...
Definitely, I will have to stop the process tomorrow due to some reasons, until I can find out a standalone machine for the job.
Do you have any advice?

[jermy]

Do you have any advice?

in sata mode it might work faster

[labtech]

Sounds like there is something wrong with the drive. Some causes: bad sectors, possible firmware and possible mechanical.

I would recommend getting a SMART report with something like CrystalDisk to get a bit of an idea about the drive's condition.