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How to Reformat HDD on Blue Recorder

Reformatting an HDD can improve performance, fix file system issues, clear corrupted data, enhance security, and provide a fresh start by removing all existing files and data, but requires backing up important information beforehand.

To begin the reformatting process, please go to settings and click on Disk Management.

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Once in Disk Management, you will see each HDD listed out. Please click on format on the right for the HDD that you wish to reformat.

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After clicking on Format, the NVR will let you know that reformatting erases all data on the drive, so it is crucial to back up important files before proceeding if you need to.

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After clicking OK, the NVR will ask for your Username and Password to proceed. Once these credentials are entered, the NVR will format the HDD.

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Initial Publish Date: December 26th, 2024

Published by: Armand Juliani, Technical Support, Tier 1