My Passport Format For Windows And Mac You Should

The other alternative if format it FAT32 the down side is the largest file it will handle is 4 gig.

What application would I use to erase the drive and how would I reformat it.

I looked thru the windows support site but couldnt decide what to do.

I dont know what file format it is using right now and I dont know if Quicken requires a specific format.

I see that there is a download for Data Lifeguard Diagnostic for Windows.

You are best to erasedelete just the folders and files you put on the disk.

Since you say you didnt want to keep anything then formatting is fine.

I think I will try your suggestion first and if that doesnt work I will do as JoeySmyth suggested.

My Passport Format For Windows And Mac You Should

What is important is if you are using a PC you use a PC formatted drive, but if you are using a Mac you should use a pre-formatted for Mac drive, it will make your life easier.

You can get a new one with twice the capacity at around half the price today.

For a PC, you can find a nice portable drive of 1TB capacity on sale for around 60-70.

A Mac HD version will cost more, because manufacturers know Mac users are used to paying more for computer stuff (seriously).

You likely need to remove a few gigabytes of data to make room for Quicken data so you can use your present drive without a massive erasing procedure.

I set it up for my Quicken backups and so far have had no problems.

I was using a 7.5 GB thumb drive for the backups and it was full().

I keep tax return copies and the Quicken backups because Im such a nervous Nellie I was using the 200 GB Passport for all other backups until I bought a 3 TB My Book because now I have so much stuff I want to thank you and Mike27Oct, for answering my questions and making me feel welcome to the forum.

Joey and I are regulars here, and we usually get things more right than wrong, although Joey does like to jab me with a gotcha once in a while if I got it wrong.