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From: LBA002@PRIME-A.TEES-POLY.AC.UK
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Subject: Low level format (PC)
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Date: 19 Mar 90 16:06:06 GMT
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Many of the articles I read on recovering from a virus infection
recommend a "low level format" of the hard disk as part of the
process. What is a "low level format" and how does it differ from just
using the DOS FORMAT command?
Thanks in advance for any information.

Rgds,
Iain Noble

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