Formatting PC with 2 HardDrives

[The_Grudge]

I think I already know the answer to my question, but I thought I'd double check before formatting anything. .

I have two harddrives on my PC.
One is a 20GB that came with the computer, the other is a 160GB that I bought about a year ago.

It's been at least three years since my last Windows install and things are slowing down a little so I'd like to re-install windows.

Currently, my 20GB has the Windows install on it, and my 160GB has only Music, pictures, and misc files on it.

My question is...if I reformat my C: (20GB) will all the files on my F160GB) be safe and not be deleted?

[NoteMe]

Yes it will be totaly safe as long as you don't do format f:


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[Ideas Man]

Yep, perfectly fine. Just make sure you backup the stuff you require off C: onto F: and you shouldn't loose a thing.

[litlewiki]

yea if still scared. before formatting plugout the 160 hdd one and format then plug it in (not hot plugging of course).

[lilwupster]

If your question is answered, please mark the thread resolved.

[faceburger]

i actaully think i installed windows pro on my computer but for some reason i feel like the system is still running home and im using the old windows that i tried to get rid of i have 2 hd and the one that i want to install on has a lot of info, and will not fit on the other hd what shall i do?

[iPrank]

First make sure it is the older version. Right click on MyComputer, select Properties, in the General tab see the version.

If you don't want to destroy your current XP setup, you can always install a new "clean" XP-Pro on different partition/drive. That will make your system a 'dual-boot' system. When the setup asks you to choose a partition, choose a different partition and choose "Leave Current File System" whae it asks for formatting.

Try this google search. I hope you'll find full instruction there.

[faceburger]