Do i need to format a new SSD even when not used for OS?

ChesterTheWorm

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Not using for OS just wanted the extra space in an SSD.

So bought brand new installed sata connection now what - format or no?
 

USAFRet

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Does it appear as a drive letter in This PC?
If so, you don't have to do anything.

If not, open up Disk Management.
 

ChesterTheWorm

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mdd1963 Is correct, I had two 4TB HDD's that was not recognized in the "This PC" where it shows other HDD's/SSD's but was recognized in disk management i had to initialized disk to GPT for the 4TB's then reformat. Now i can use them.