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Data Recovery Glossary > High Level Formatting (HLF)

High Level formatting is the process that builds the file system to be used by the operating system. HLF is performed by the operating system's format programs like the DOS, FORMAT program. Formatting program include the creation of disk logical sectors file allocation table, root directory, master boot record and other basic configurations.

High Level Formatting is basically done to erase the used hard disk and reinstall the operating system back onto the hard disk. HLF uses the structures built by the Low Level Formatting to organize the disk to hold files as per the chosen file system. High Level Formatting takes very less time and is also termed as "Quick Format".

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