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Difference between "flashing and low-level formatting"

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zaboukou Posted messages 7942 Status Member -
Hello,
I would like to know if there is a difference between flashing the BIOS and low-level formatting or formatting the BIOS?
Because I have a PC that I have normally formatted but the virus still persists, so someone recommended doing a BIOS format... so I would like to know what this formatting refers to? Is it about the hard drive or the BIOS or what? I would be grateful if someone could help me....
Thank you
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    zaboukou Posted messages 7942 Status Member 1 006
     
    Hello

    The BIOS does not get formatted, it gets configured or updated

    but be careful with flashing the BIOS, you need to be sure of the EXACT version, otherwise it's a guaranteed crash

    as for low-level formatting, see below:

    http://poloastucien.free.fr/format_bas_niveau.html
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