TITLE
    Mac OS Extended (HFS Plus): Erase Disk Compared With Initialize
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Created:
Modified: 		30621
7/21/98
4/5/00
TOPIC

    This article compares the Erase Disk... command with initialization of a disk as they relate to the Mac OS Extended format.

DISCUSSION

    Drive Setup performs other routines that Erase disk does not. Erase disk will only initialize the Partition selected. Drive Setup Initialize will reset the Boot Block and Partition Map as well as the Partition(s) selected. Note: Drive Setup Initialize will errase the entire hard disk. A single partition can not be selected for initialization.

    If you are using third party hard disk software, and you wish to use Mac OS Extended format, please consult the utility's documentation, or contact the vendor for compatibility information regarding Mac OS Extended format.

    The Tech Info Library Article 17159: " Locating Vendor Information " can help you search for a particular vendor's address and phone number.

Document Information
Product Area: Mac OS System Software
Category: Mac OS 8.1
Sub Category: General Topics

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