Formatting a drive isn’t just for fixing a broken computer; you can use it to handle any number of routine computer maintenance tasks. While formatting your hard drive is a bit more permanent than sending a file off to the trash can in terms of erasing data, it doesn’t really remove your data in a serious way – a well-trained professional could still coax your data off a formatted drive. As such, formatting a drive is appropriate for some situations while not being right for others. Writer Bio
