Can i format hdd with a different computer?

Tim93

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Can i remove the hdd from my desktop computer to format it with my laptop using some sort of device?

Thanks in advance,

Tim93
 

Tim93

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I want to clean the hdd from what i think is a virus. If not then i can rule out the hdd as one of the potential problems my computer is looping in the boot process. So what would you suggest a usb dock or cable? My preference goes out to the dock so that i can put it in something which is better than letting it sit on a table.