Should I format my HDD before or after installing a new mobo

GilaStomper · Feb 16, 2015

I know Win7 allows a format of the HDD apon re-installing but should I do this before replacing my motherboard and CPU or after?

zink1701 · Feb 16, 2015

It makes no difference tbh either way you will need to reinstall your OS so format the drive when you come to re install windows.

SuperSoph_WD · Feb 16, 2015

Hey there, GilaStomper!

You should do the re-installing after you've placed the new components. Since the operating system communicates with the motherboard itself, it should be the new one!

Keep me posted if you have more questions!
SuperSoph_WD

GilaStomper · Feb 16, 2015

Thanks will do. But for the Motherboard drivers AKA the cd I have do I install that before Win7 or After a Win7 install? (Sorry I'm new to this)

SuperSoph_WD · Feb 16, 2015

GilaStomper :

After you've installed Windows 7, then you put your mobo drivers' CD and install them!

GilaStomper · Feb 16, 2015

SuperSoph_WD :

Thank you very much I may post here in a couple hours time if I'm having trouble

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