New Hard Drive Installed


  1. bigmck
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
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    New Hard Drive Installed


    I just installed a new SATA HD. In Disk Management it shows Unallocated. What do I need to do to get it going. Thanks,
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  3. linnemeyerhere
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
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    In disk management choose simple volume, allocate the amount of space you want, format it, then give it a name or letter. From what I can recall.
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  4. whs
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    You may have to first initialize it. In DM, right click on where it says DiskX (Disk0, Disk1, etc.).
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  6. bigmck
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
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    Thanks guys for your help. I got it formated and partitioned.
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  7. linnemeyerhere
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
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    Excellent !
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