OS install question

[Psyko]

Hey dur,



(a) if i install windows 7 do i have to whipe my hard drive, or will it whipe my hard drive to make room? will i lose information by installing windows 7?

(b) My motherboard needed an update, will that update stay in place when i install windows 7.


I am running xp64 and my motherboard is a p5q3 delux, and i only have one hard drive on my computer.

[Psyko]

bumpy. nobody knows?

[gazzthompson]

edit: i derped.

[strima]

Is it a new install or an upgrade.

Your motherboard bios shouldn't be effected unless it loads is from your hard drive which is doubtful.

[Psyko]

Is it a new install or an upgrade.

Your motherboard bios shouldn't be effected unless it loads is from your hard drive which is doubtful.

thank you for the reply.

It is an install

[declan54321]

If you already have an operating system installed, you will need to format the c: partition to make room for windows 7. Back up all of your files, insert the disk, and select the c: drive (after choosing 32/64bit etc), choose format, then click install to c: drive.

[Valleyforge3946]

Hey dur,



(a) if i install windows 7 do i have to whipe my hard drive, or will it whipe my hard drive to make room? will i lose information by installing windows 7?

Generally, No you do not have to wipe your hard drive. If your switching from 32/X64 or vice versa then yes but otherwise no. The windows 7 installation will upgrade your current OS.
(b) My motherboard needed an update, will that update stay in place when i install windows 7.
Yes, anOS install will 99% of the time NOT effect your Bios

I am running xp64 and my motherboard is a p5q3 delux, and i only have one hard drive on my computer.

Okay, 7 is a little more ram thirsty so make sure you have at least 2 GB of ram. Most people only have one hard drive its okay.