Noob here. I have read forums of similar questions but I don't know where to start. I have installed an SSD in my Windows 7 computer, and would like to erase the old HDD so I can use it for storage. This is where I am at:
1. Backed up HDD to external hard drive.
2. Removed HDD and installed SSD.
3. Installed my Windows 7 onto new SSD.
4. Plugged HDD back in as second drive (booted from SSD)
At this point I would like to erase everything on the old HDD (including OS) so it can be used as my storage drive.
My question is how exactly do I do that? I know D: and E: on Disk 1 are the HDD, just don't know what software or the proper way of reaching my goal of a clean formatted HDD. I already have software installed on the SSD so don't want to screw up!
Thanks!!!!!!!
1. Backed up HDD to external hard drive.
2. Removed HDD and installed SSD.
3. Installed my Windows 7 onto new SSD.
4. Plugged HDD back in as second drive (booted from SSD)
At this point I would like to erase everything on the old HDD (including OS) so it can be used as my storage drive.
My question is how exactly do I do that? I know D: and E: on Disk 1 are the HDD, just don't know what software or the proper way of reaching my goal of a clean formatted HDD. I already have software installed on the SSD so don't want to screw up!
Thanks!!!!!!!