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New System with Old Hard-drive. Seeking advice.
Hey folks,
I've been doing quite a bit of reading over the past week and found some very useful information on this forum. I'm getting a new system (sorry no confirmed parts yet so I can't provide specs etc...) however I will be keeping my hard-drive.
I've also decided based on reading that I will wipe it clean and do a fresh install of my windows 7 (64 bit) and then re-install programs, games etc... (I'm fine with re-doing all the personalization stuff...no real need to save preferences).
I have a 2TB external so I've begun backing up media, personal files, and certain game files if I can find them all.
So here are my questions:
- When I get the new system (all new save for hard-drive), is my first step simply plug it in and put the 7 disk in the tray and turn it on?
- Do I need to go straight into the BIOS and tell it: launch from the disk now but launch from my hard-drive after I install? I haven't got much experience with BIOS.
- Is the reformat option at the time of install enough to clear my hard-drive and re-install without having any issues (old drivers lying about, etc...)?
I understand some of these questions are pretty basic...my apologies, but I'd like to be 100% sure of the process before I power down and get to work. In fact, I'm making a step-by-step word document to make sure everything goes smooth.
I'm assuming the drivers for everything will be a relatively simple process given Windows 7 being very smart (but I could be back here next week haha).
If you would like some possible parts that I'll be getting I can definitely state a few that I'm looking at.
Comments and advice are very much appreciated!
Cheers,