Formatting Hard Disc

[paulhodson]

Not sure if this is the right forum - apologies if not.

Had a new computer built with the OS (XP Pro) on a new Raptor disc and the old computer's hard disc installed as a backup disc. This still has the old computer's files on it - both OS and data. I have transferred the data to the new disc and now wish to clear down the old disc so it is blank.

Is there any problem in doing this - I was told that formatting a disc with system files on it could be difficult and that I would get warning messages if I tried it.

What is the best way to proceed please?

 

[crazylegs]

Just go ahead and Format the disc, shouldn't be any problem with formatting regardless of system files or anything else.....

 

[paulhodson]

Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it


Yup - that's what I am trying to avoid!!