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HDD and windows 7

AshLMX

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Dec 13, 2013
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so because im building my first PC and using my current 2tb hard drive to put into my new build, i am purchasing a new windows 7 as the one i have on this 1 is OEM and i'm just wondering if there are any precautions i should take before installing a new windows 7 oem version to my hdd when i put it into my new build, things like wiping the drive etc. thanks
 
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Probably not a bad idea to format the drive at the beginning of the install process. When Windows asks where you want to install, click advanced. From there, you should have the option to format the drive(s) in your system.

-Wolf sends
Probably not a bad idea to format the drive at the beginning of the install process. When Windows asks where you want to install, click advanced. From there, you should have the option to format the drive(s) in your system.

-Wolf sends
 
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