Hi
My apologies in advance if this is a simple or already asked question. I couldn't quite find the answer I was looking for.
I've recently purchased a new Motherboard and CPU, and a new copy of Windows 7. I want to replace my old MB and CPU and install Windows 7 and reuse (after reformatting) my 2 HDDs which are currently in a Raid 0 config. Basically I'm aiming to start from scratch again as I've got a lot of stuff everywhere and it's nice to just start again sometimes! Also want to get away from the Raid 0 config
I know how to install these all physically and I understand a new windows install is a complete data wipe, but I'm a little unsure about the reformatting of the HDDs.
I currently have 2x 500GB HDDs in Raid 0 (3 partitions approx 15%, 70%, 15%) and wanting to clear these out/remove the raid 0, and reuse them on my new MB with a brand new Windows 7 install WITHOUT a raid config and partitioned probably in the same manner as mentioned previously.
In regards to the 2 HDDs how do I reformat them having been in a raid 0 config? Is it any different and if so, how? Do I do this during setup of my new system or do I need to "clean" them all up completely before plugging them into the new system?
I'm a little weary of just giving this a go without any advice so any help is very much appreciated!
Cheers
My apologies in advance if this is a simple or already asked question. I couldn't quite find the answer I was looking for.
I've recently purchased a new Motherboard and CPU, and a new copy of Windows 7. I want to replace my old MB and CPU and install Windows 7 and reuse (after reformatting) my 2 HDDs which are currently in a Raid 0 config. Basically I'm aiming to start from scratch again as I've got a lot of stuff everywhere and it's nice to just start again sometimes! Also want to get away from the Raid 0 config
I know how to install these all physically and I understand a new windows install is a complete data wipe, but I'm a little unsure about the reformatting of the HDDs.
I currently have 2x 500GB HDDs in Raid 0 (3 partitions approx 15%, 70%, 15%) and wanting to clear these out/remove the raid 0, and reuse them on my new MB with a brand new Windows 7 install WITHOUT a raid config and partitioned probably in the same manner as mentioned previously.
In regards to the 2 HDDs how do I reformat them having been in a raid 0 config? Is it any different and if so, how? Do I do this during setup of my new system or do I need to "clean" them all up completely before plugging them into the new system?
I'm a little weary of just giving this a go without any advice so any help is very much appreciated!
Cheers
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