Reformat question

[persius]

It's been a while since I needed to reformat so I'm here for a refresher.
My HD has the following partitions:
-C: (OS)
-D: (recovery)
-E: Data

I would like to reformat but to have my E: drives files remain where they are. Once reformatted to factory settings will that leave my E: alone? If I recall correctly, that is what should happen.


Thank you.

 

[TechnoMage]

If you use a program like EaseUS Partition Manager, you can reformat one partition at a time.
I do it all the time, by slaving the drive I'm working on, to my main PC, from where I run the Partition Manager.
All just in a days work.

 

[persius]

Thanks for replying. I'll have a look at the software you mentioned.