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11th Oct 2009, 04:08

eddyjack

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could anyone give me simple instructions on how to format a new hard drive thnx for any help

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11th Oct 2009, 10:57

philthomas

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Are you going to install it as your main drive, with an OS or is it a Data drive ?

If the latter .... what OS ?

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11th Oct 2009, 15:28

eddyjack

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main drive

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11th Oct 2009, 16:28

philthomas

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OK .... if it's the main drive, there is no need to pre-format the drive, as this will be taken care of automatically, when you install the Operating System, assuming XP,Vista or W7.

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12th Oct 2009, 05:16

eddyjack

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thanks very much

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12th Oct 2009, 07:11

philthomas

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You're welcome

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