Disk+Formatter

This is used to edit and/or prepare a computer to store data on a hard drive or disk. Disk formatting would wipe the hard drive or disk of data, so its important to backup anything on the device before the device is wiped, otherwise the data will not be retainable. Formatting might be used for systems to install new systems, for example upgrading Windows from Vista to Windows 7 would require the system to erase all data before installing the OS.