New build with old HDD

derpocolypse · Mar 20, 2013

Hi there,
I'm making a new build within the next few days. (Components are in transit.)
My original intention was to use my old hard drive with my new build, but I've come across information saying that it could be dangerous and might damage the new parts. If this is true, is there a way to format my hard drive from BIOS or while reinstalling windows? Or does anyone know of any other options I might have?

edogawa · Mar 20, 2013

No, there's no reason it should. What hard drive is it you planned to use?

You can format when the drive when you began to reinstall Windows.

derpocolypse · Mar 20, 2013

edogawa :

Well originally I planned to use a 750gig SATA hard drive with my windows 8 OS on it. Once I found the information about it causing problems with there being all new hardware. Also I though I would run into old sofware causing problems with new hardware. Would you still suggest formating or do you think it will work without? Sorry about my inexperience, this is only my second build.

edogawa · Mar 20, 2013

derpocolypse :

When you go to install Windows 8, boot from the DVD, you can choose custom installation, then wipe the entire hard drive.

After you wipe the hard drive, deleting any partitions showing, you can began installation.

derpocolypse · Mar 20, 2013

edogawa :

Also, thank you for the quick response! I'm new to forums so, sorry ahead of time if i seem ungrateful.

derpocolypse · Mar 20, 2013

edogawa :

derpocolypse :

When you go to install Windows 8, boot from the DVD, you can choose custom installation, then wipe the entire hard drive.

After you wipe the hard drive, deleting any partitions showing, you can began installation.

I actually did the digital upgrade and don't have a backup disk. I was going to use the windows 7 ISO with my usb and go through the upgrade again. Unless anyone knows how to get the windows 8 ISO for usb? Or know of a better method?

edogawa · Mar 20, 2013

derpocolypse :

edogawa :

I actually did the digital upgrade and don't have a backup disk. I was going to use the windows 7 ISO with my usb and go through the upgrade again. Unless anyone knows how to get the windows 8 ISO for usb? Or know of a better method?

So you did the digital upgrade? You should have gotten an email with all your order detailsl. You can re download Windows 8 again.

Enter your information for your order here to redownload your copy. You can create an .iso once it finishes the download.

https://www.mswos.com/

derpocolypse · Mar 20, 2013

edogawa :

derpocolypse :

So you did the digital upgrade? You should have gotten an email with all your order detailsl. You can re download Windows 8 again.

Enter your information for your order here to redownload your copy. You can create an .iso once it finishes the download.

https://www.mswos.com/

Fantastic! I didn't realize I could do that! I'll give that a try and hopefully it works out! Thanks for all you advice Edogawa!

edogawa · Mar 20, 2013

No problem.

derpocolypse · Mar 20, 2013

Will it give me the option to create the ISO, or are there more steps to do that?

Thanks in advance!

edogawa · Mar 20, 2013

derpocolypse :

You can create either an .iso or create a USB installer, which you wanted. It's a straightforward process, you shouldn't have any difficulty.

If you want to create a .iso and still make a USB installer, you can use this:

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/html/pbPage.Help_Win7_usbdvd_dwnTool

It will work for Windows 8 also.

derpocolypse · Mar 20, 2013

edogawa :

Awesome, Thank you again so much for your help. I truly appreciate it!

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