Connecting old HDD to new build PC

[SharmaDTS]

Guys I am having some data on my Old PC's HDD so I want that data on my new build PC so can I connnect that HDD to my new PC without worrying about Viruses?
How can I check if that HDD has any Virus?
Or do I even need to check?

 

[Michael John Scerri]

while installing windows format the drive and you are golden. And make sure the hdd is sata not ide or elsu you need to buy an adapter link to sata picture : http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/955/wd_scorpio_black_sata.jpg

 

[techgeek]

I am assuming that you have a new drive for this build, but you want to keep your data from you old computer on the old HDD.

You should be able to connect it safely to your new computer. Don't run anything off of it though. Once in Windows (after installing the old drive) scan it with your anti-virus. Also couldn't hurt to scan it with MalwareBytes.

 

[SharmaDTS]

while installing windows format the drive and you are golden. And make sure the hdd is sata not ide or elsu you need to buy an adapter link to sata picture : http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/955/wd_scorpio_black_sata.jpg

Man what I asked and what you are answering !!
You are telling me to format? Are u drunk or what?
Read my query again and if you don't get the question then don't waste your time in replying others!

 

[JackNaylorPE]

while installing windows format the drive and you are golden. And make sure the hdd is sata not ide or elsu you need to buy an adapter link to sata picture : http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/955/wd_scorpio_black_sata.jpg

However formatting will delete the files he wants to save.

1. Install Windows
2. Install Hardware drivers
3. Install quality AV program https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/
4. Run Windows Update the 26 times it needs to finish
5. Check for updated drivers
6. Connect old HD to new machine. I'd suggest a BlacX docking station appropriate for the type of HD you have so you can continue to use old HD as backup.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=blacx&N=50001379&isNodeId=1

7. Copy the stuff over
8. Format external drive and utilize for backup.

 

[13thmonkey]

while installing windows format the drive and you are golden. And make sure the hdd is sata not ide or elsu you need to buy an adapter link to sata picture : http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/955/wd_scorpio_black_sata.jpg

Man what I asked and what you are answering !!
You are telling me to format? Are u drunk or what?
Read my query again and if you don't get the question then don't waste your time in replying others!

Watch the attitude. Only warning.

You could have just said, 'sorry, you've not understood, I need to keep the data, how do I check it' and everyone would be happy in the playground that is the internet.

 

[13thmonkey]

while installing windows format the drive and you are golden. And make sure the hdd is sata not ide or elsu you need to buy an adapter link to sata picture : http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/955/wd_scorpio_black_sata.jpg

However formatting will delete the files he wants to save.

1. Install Windows
2. Install Hardware drivers
3. Install quality AV program https://www.av-test.org/en/antivirus/home-windows/
4. Run Windows Update the 26 times it needs to finish
5. Check for updated drivers
6. Connect old HD to new machine. I'd suggest a BlacX docking station appropriate for the type of HD you have so you can continue to use old HD as backup.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=blacx&N=50001379&isNodeId=1

7. Copy the stuff over
8. Format external drive and utilize for backup.

would you add in
6.5 run AV on the contents of the old disk before copying?

or would you assume that the copying process would catch anything.

 

[Michael John Scerri]

You need to back up the stuff on it or take what you think you will use and then format the drive and if its a boot drive you will need to reinstall windows and im not drunk were in a kind community here. Everybody makes mistakes

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Oh yes, by all means ... got off on the backup tangent and forgot to include that (duh !) some AVs will do it anyway, but not like it' going to take a big slice outta ya life.

 

[Michael John Scerri]

Another thing you can do is get a sata to usb adapter and hook it up to a laptop or pc and run the anti virus on the drive. Calm down bro were all trying to help you to solve your problem were all friends here.