Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Level 1

4 points

Unable to erase and format a new Hard Disk

Since installing Leopard ... i
I have purchased a Maxtor lll HD to use with time machine. Unfortunately the Disk utility will not erase the windows formatting to allow me to reformat in the Mac way. Has anybody else had this problem

iMac & Macbook pro, Mac OS X (10.5)

Posted on Oct 28, 2007 11:12 AM

16 replies

Dec 1, 2007 8:52 AM in response to BrianG3

Cool, the GUID option fixed my issue of formatting my Seagate FreeAgent 750GB external drive.

Thanks,
Steven

Unable to erase and format a new Hard Disk

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.

Learn more Sign up