How to format HD, for W7 OEM

[wtran49]

hey guys, i plan on building a computer. but then i heard some people say you need to format the hd before u can install or do something with the os. so, how can i format my new hd for windows 7 64 bit? or do i have bad info. and the hd is fine the way it is?

 

[Alaskan_IT]

You will be able to format during the install. Also, no offense, but if you aren't sure about formatting and installing an OS, you may be in over your head. I just don't want you to severely damage something and be out a bit of money.

 

[Saga Lout]

Anyone planning to build there own computer will have jumped through a few hoops and over several hurdles before coming to the easy bit - installing the OS.

Go for it wtran - if the first attempt fails - and there's no reason why it should - it's easy enough to try again and as Alaskan_IT says, Windows will do the necessary as part of the process.

There's a really good feeling to be had when you've built your first computer and see it fire up for the first time. Enjoy. 😀

 

[Alaskan_IT]

^Definitely still try to do it. Trial by fire is how most get started. I would keep a working computer handy, in case you hit a snag or two. Google is one of the best tools

 

[wtran49]

Thanks guys. I know it would feel good to build my first computer anyway 😀.

So, I don't need to do anything manual to format my drive right? Just let Windows handle everything? As in, the first time I set my computer parts up. And turn on the computer then insert disk, everything will be O.K.? 😀

Also if there's any warning you guys have on building a computer, could you list them?

Thanks

 

[JackNaylorPE]

Here's a step by step

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/ss/windows-7-new-install-part-1.htm

 

[Saga Lout]

Also if there's any warning you guys have on building a computer, could you list them?

Personally I lay everything out in a wooden desktop and assemble it, plug it all into a Power Supply unit and test it out before fitting it into a case. If an electronic part is going to fail, it usually does it straight out of the box or five years down the line and I don't like disassembling that which I've just put together. 😀

Good luck - you know where we are.

 

[wtran49]

Best answer selected by wtran49.

 

[wtran49]

Here's a step by step

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/ss/windows-7-new-install-part-1.htm

Omg, thanks Jack. This video is preety good and handy. Thank YOU, and everyone else for helping me on this post. P.S. best answer if u didnt notice 😀