Thinking bout adding another harddrive need advise

IgsTer

So lads im thinking of getting another harddrive for my pc which will be mainly for storage..

i already got a 320gb one with os and all on it..now im just wondering when i put the new one in will it just add itself and show up in my computer as another storage drive..or do i gotta format everything again? just seeing if its worth the hassle..

cheers

Spear

IgsTer wrote:

So lads im thinking of getting another harddrive for my pc which will be mainly for storage..

i already got a 320gb one with os and all on it..now im just wondering when i put the new one in will it just add itself and show up in my computer as another storage drive..or do i gotta format everything again? just seeing if its worth the hassle..

cheers

The new drive will have to be formatted.

IgsTer

will it give me the option when i startup the machine the first time after installation of the drive?

or do i use microsoft disc or?

white_falcon

IgsTer wrote:

So lads im thinking of getting another harddrive for my pc which will be mainly for storage..

i already got a 320gb one with os and all on it..now im just wondering when i put the new one in will it just add itself and show up in my computer as another storage drive..or do i gotta format everything again? just seeing if its worth the hassle..

cheers

just get an external one? might be easier if u dont want the hassle...and close to the same price now too

Spear

IgsTer wrote:

will it give me the option when i startup the machine the first time after installation of the drive?

or do i use microsoft disc or?

Just use the disk management part of the computer management console to partition if desired, and format.

IgsTer

na i dont want an external one...id rather have one in my system..as i wouldnt be using the mobility for anything with the external and itl be taking up a usb

the computer management console? wheres that now :P

Spear

IgsTer wrote:

na i dont want an external one...id rather have one in my system..as i wouldnt be using the mobility for anything with the external and itl be taking up a usb

the computer management console? wheres that now :P

Under admin tools, or right click "my computer" and choose manage this computer.

Lazarus2.0

IgsTer wrote:

na i dont want an external one...id rather have one in my system..as i wouldnt be using the mobility for anything with the external and itl be taking up a usb

the computer management console? wheres that now :P

First off , make sure you get the right drive - is it IDE or SATA ? I'd guess it's SATA but check before you go out and buy one !
If it happens to be IDE you need to set the jumpers on your new drive to slave - the jumper settings should be clearly marked on the drive . If it's SATA just hook it up .

Once it's physically installed go to your Control Panel and select Administrative Tools . That's where your Computer Management is hiding . Click on Computer Management and select Disk Management in left hand panel( in Storage drop-down menu ) . You should see your new disk there - it might show as a drive letter and unallocated space or similar . Right-click on that and select Format .

Make sure you dont accidentally format your current drive (which should be showing as Healthy(System)

IgsTer

ah ha i see it now

yeah its gonna be sata one..so no need for any jumper settings then

so thats all i gotta do then..i might go ahead with it now and get it..cheers lads for all tha help