Can I install OEM win 7 on used formatted hard drive?

[Coop62]

Hello,Can I install a new OEM of win 7 home on a used but reformatted hard drive?

 

[Ubrales]

Absolutely yes!

Just make sure that drive is good. Run CHKDSK, check SMART status, and also download and run HDTune just to make sure that the drive is fine (do these things for new drives too).

 

[Coop62]

Thanks for the information, I have copied down you statement and will follow it.

 

[Coop62]

Best answer selected by Coop62.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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