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erasing bad sector hdd totally

March 9th, 2006, 23:51

hi.. anyone know how to erasing hdd that have a bad sector?? or using low level formatter tools?? with the fast speed of course..

thanks. :)

March 10th, 2006, 2:36

I would use winhex.
pepe

Re: erasing bad sector hdd totally

March 10th, 2006, 4:38

gabriel wrote:hi.. anyone know how to erasing hdd that have a bad sector?? or using low level formatter tools?? with the fast speed of course..
:)

Most of us do know!
But to erase the whole drive just for one bad sector?! :roll:
If you ask for help you must start with the model of your HDD!

March 10th, 2006, 11:43

and reading the FAQ would be a good idea: http://forum.hddguru.com/viewtopic.php?t=5

March 11th, 2006, 0:28

thank you guys for your soon reply...

pepe, does WinHex for HEx editor only... is it can use for repair bad sector/media ??

March 20th, 2006, 5:36

hi pepe... do u have the winhex tools... can i have it?? and how to use it for erasing bad sector... thanks

March 20th, 2006, 11:50

Hi Gabriel,

Of course U can have it :) http://www.winhex.com.
ctrl-l.

regards,
pepe
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