Using used, formatted hard drive as main hd in new pc

[ali2837]

Is it possible to use my old pc's 500gb sata 3gbs 7200rpm(vista) plug it into a different computer, reformat it, then install with new homebuilt pc and new win7 os as main hard drive? Or must I buy primary hd or ssd and install it as second.

I can easily back up data on hard drive onto external, losing all data is no problem. Thanks in advance.

 

[tlmck]

This will be no problem. The best way is during the Windows install, when it gets to the disk formatting portion, select the Advanced button. This will pop up a few more icons below. One will be a red X. Click each of the partitions above one at a time followed by the red X until all are gone. You can then proceed with a normal install.

 

[ali2837]

Best answer selected by ali2837.

 

[ali2837]

Thanks you've saved me £50

 

[tlmck]

Glad to help.