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Hi i have two hard drives that id like to load windows on to but they need formatting.
They have no operating system on them.
Is there anyway i can format them or even wipe them?
Thanks in advance
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Default Re: Format Hard Drive with no OS ?
Hello there.

Format either via XP/Vista disk or there is what we call clone the hard drive.

I have marked your thread as "Open" ready for you to receive help with this.

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Default Re: Format Hard Drive with no OS ?
Do do this you will need a utility like GParted. I have used this a lot of times to clean up old drives.

Make sure you read the instruction for the Live CD...

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