Adding Second Master HDD and O/S

latchet · 01-26-2006, 04:40 AM

My computer is not working properly, too many issues to ask for help. So I
bought a new hard drive to put in as a master and run the other as a slave.
I have XP Pro on the old one with all apps etc on it. What I want to know is

if I install a new O/S on the new hard drive, will I have issues with the
O/S on the slave. Second will I be able to use all the apps on the slave or
will I have to reinstall them all to the Master?

After I install the new drive I want to get rid of the O/S on the slave can
you tell me how to do this. I can find answers if it is an upgrade from a
previous version but not as a standalone install.

Can you give me advise on the best way to tackle these issue please.

**ceewi1** · 01-26-2006, 08:50 AM

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My computer is not working properly, too many issues to ask for help.

Firstly, if these issues include viruses they may be transferred to the new HDD. In this case, run a full virus scan ASAP. Secondly, if the issues are solely software based, you can just format the drive (once you've backed up everything) and reinstall Windows.

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if I install a new O/S on the new hard drive, will I have issues with the O/S on the slave

No, the computer will boot of the OS on the master drive.

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Second will I be able to use all the apps on the slave or will I have to reinstall them all to the Master?

You'll need to reinstall them, they will not be transfered automatically. The only other way would be to copy the entire contents of the old HDD over, but that would also copy your 'issues' over as well.

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After I install the new drive I want to get rid of the O/S on the slave can you tell me how to do this.

Well, the easiest way is just to delete the Windows folder, along with any applications (once you've copied any important data out of them). I'd probably copy the important files to your new drive, and then format the old one though.

latchet · 01-27-2006, 01:04 AM

Thanks for your guidance. How do i format the second drive?

**ceewi1** · 01-27-2006, 03:55 AM

Once you've got your OS installed on the first drive and you're in Windows, all you have to do is right click on it in My Computer and click Format.

b00gi mAM · 01-27-2006, 04:17 AM

"quick format" takes liek 1 minute =)

01-26-2006, 04:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
latchet New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2	Adding Second Master HDD and O/S My computer is not working properly, too many issues to ask for help. So I bought a new hard drive to put in as a master and run the other as a slave. I have XP Pro on the old one with all apps etc on it. What I want to know is if I install a new O/S on the new hard drive, will I have issues with the O/S on the slave. Second will I be able to use all the apps on the slave or will I have to reinstall them all to the Master? After I install the new drive I want to get rid of the O/S on the slave can you tell me how to do this. I can find answers if it is an upgrade from a previous version but not as a standalone install. Can you give me advise on the best way to tackle these issue please.

01-27-2006, 03:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
ceewi1 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 21 Posts: 5,299	Once you've got your OS installed on the first drive and you're in Windows, all you have to do is right click on it in My Computer and click Format. __________________ CPU: Core 2 Duo E6600 / MOBO: Gigabyte 965P-DS3 / GPU: Gigabyte HD4870 RAM: 2GB G.Skill F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK / HDD: 2TB Total HDD / PSU: Antec NeoPower 480W Cheap PSUs - 2% of system costs, responsible for 28% of system deaths As Sealed Stick was removed, lost or damaged, it shall be out of warranty validity. - The "Warranty void if removed" sticker on numerous CoolerMaster PSUs. Useful PSU Guides

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b00gi mAM Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 270	"quick format" takes liek 1 minute =) __________________ The Rig (I'm 15 years old ):) CPU AMD Sempron @ 2ghzys RAM 512 pc 2700 + 512 pc 3200 = 1 gig HD 80.1 Gb Samsung Mobo ECS 741gx-M GFX XBOX 360:D OpT(s) LG 40x dvd burner n all the bells and whistles and a sony CD-R drive

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01-27-2006, 01:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
latchet New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2	Thanks for your guidance. How do i format the second drive?