Force quiting Erase & Format: Possible or not to interrupt?
Hard- & software.
Mac Mini M1, macOS Ventura
Action under way.
Been erasing and reformatting external Hard Drive.
Stupidly choosen most secure erase and format option. The seven pass proces. Apparantly taken hours and hours maybe more then one day or even longer.elated to this matter would be appreciated
I think I could perhaps force quit Disk Utility and start all over again with a quicker erase format option.
BUT
- Can that be done? How to force quit? Many years ago I once did it, but on Ventura, no idea.
- Or is it better just to wait out the whole looong procedure as there are serious problems to be expected, when doing this kind force quite.
- Other ways to reduce waiting time without creating potential serious problems?
- Any other advice related to this matter would be appreciated
Many thanks in advance!