NTFS and NTFS(Quick) for Windows XP

[Owned]

When I'm installing a fresh copy of Windows XP on a new HDD, should I do the full version or the "quick" one?

I think the difference is that one checks for bad sectors... I'm only hoping that a new HDD wouldn't have bad sectors.

Can I get some advice on this subject? My stuff from newegg is coming in a couple days =)

Thanks!

[Jamie Nixx]

You should do the full anyway mate, i can't really explain anymore, apart from when i built my first computer (some years ago now :rolleyes: ) i did the quick install and it didn't install properly.

[Owned]

Thanks! Yeah I mean who cares if it adds an hour.. I just want to make sure I'm doing the right thing =D

[Jamie Nixx]

Yeah, an hour isn't much when considering you want your comp to be running at its best.

Good luck with the build :D

[The Wise Monkey]

A full format checks disk integrity at the same time, so it is always worth doing it for your first install.

If you ever have to re-install Windows, don't bother though. :)

I had to format two 500GB SATA drives in RAID 0 - took about 4 hours on a full format. o_O