new but used hd.

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kgod86

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im getting a 40gb hard drive from a friend, the only problem is i run win xp pro and it has windows 2000 loaded on it, what do i need to do when i run this hd on my computer to delete all of his old files? or can i do anything while its still in his computer?
 
Reinstall windows while it is your PC. It needs all the hardware plugged into it while windows is being loaded.
 
Do you wish to load windows on the new drive? Or just plug it in and use it with another one which already has windows loaded?
 
Trizoy said:
Do you wish to load windows on the new drive? Or just plug it in and use it with another one which already has windows loaded?
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use it with one that already has windows loaded
 
Ohh ok.. Well all you need to do is open the case and secure the HD inside. Make sure the jumper settings on the HD are set to SLAVE. Then plug in the power and IDE cable. When window loads go into my computer, right click the HD and select format.
 
Trizoy said:
Ohh ok.. Well all you need to do is open the case and secure the HD inside. Make sure the jumper settings on the HD are set to SLAVE. Then plug in the power and IDE cable. When window loads go into my computer, right click the HD and select format.
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ok what if for some odd reason it doesnt let me format the drive?
 
kgod86 said:
ok what if for some odd reason it doesnt let me format the drive?
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You shouldnt have any problems. I just did this about a week ago and everything worked fine. Just right click and format, windows will take you through the rest. IF something doesn't work, let us know and we'll go from there.
 
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I found this to be a good utility for installing a new hd or a hd which is already been used.
Plus it recognizes all kinds of HD's

Download the file and make a cd, so it can be run in your comp and follow the directions.

There should be an option in the menu for installing a new HD and setting it up.

This will format and set up the extra drive as a new slave or OS drive.

http://www.maxtor.com/portal/site/M...oftware+Downloads/All+Downloads&downloadID=57

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--You should be able to just plug the HD in and have your computer recognize it as a slave drive
Then just format the disk or delete all the content you do not wish to keep.
 
Yes, that software will work... provided at least ONE of the HD's on the system is a Maxtor. Otherwise it will not work. Believe me, I've tried.
Tom
 
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