Troth. try this link http://www.disk-utility.com/hard-disk-low-level-format.html and the IBM link. As I understand it the Drive Fitness test can do low level formatting. Jo Ann > I'm searching up and down for the utility to do a low-level format on an IBM drive. I know all the major HD manufacturer's have one, including Maxtor, WD and IBM. The Maxtor and WD I can find, but can't find the IBM one on their site. Anyone either have this utility or can direct me to where its downloadable? > ---Troth To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk