How to format HDD for new PC?

[constepatdyak]

Hi, how do i format my entire sata hard drive so it can be ready for a brand new Win7 installation for my new PC build? the hard drive currently still has my current win7 install and many programs/apps.
thanks alot.

 

[Hawkeye22]

Change the boot order in your bios to boot from CD/DVD first. Boot from the windows install disk. At some point you are given the option to create/delete partitions and format. Just delete all partitions and create a new one to install the new copy of windows onto.

Be sure to back up any data you want to keep before doing this.

 

[constepatdyak]

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