[SOLVED] How properly format sata HDD to install to a new computer.

[aamgr]

I have an existing computer with an SSD(Boot drive) and Seagate Sata hard drive on it. Since I'm changing cpu and motherboard, I'm buying a new M.2 Nvme SSD boot drive for windows but I'd like to reuse this hard drive. How do I go about formatting it and using it as a new blank hard drive?

 

[boju]

Once windows is installed on the new (only installed drive), connect hdd and go to disk management. Click on hdd and delete partition / create new volume. Then you're done.

 

[sohal2906]

if your window is working , then you can use mini partition tool wizard and delete or format the drive easily, as compared to disk management..