I've been running primarily Windows 7 and I want to basically reformat my HDD and re-install. It will be Windows 7 Home Premium. However, on my secondary drive is Windows 10. I rarely boot into it as I've had little to no complaints about staying with 7. Installing 10 was primarily just to get familiar with it and to see if I could dual boot.
However, now my concern is what will happen when I wipe my primary drive, re-format it, and attempt to re-install Windows 7. I know that if I boot my PC with the Windows 7 disc in my CD tray, I will get the proper on screen prompts.
What I'm unsure of is, do I need to disconnect the W10 HDD prior to doing this? And if so, will my PC recognize it again as a potential HDD start up when I reconnect it.
Or will I be okay during the install process and will I be prompted to simply pick the correct HDD target onto which I will re-install W7?
Also, do you guys recommend something to wipe and reformat my W7 HDD first? I believe I used something called KillDisk in the past.
However, now my concern is what will happen when I wipe my primary drive, re-format it, and attempt to re-install Windows 7. I know that if I boot my PC with the Windows 7 disc in my CD tray, I will get the proper on screen prompts.
What I'm unsure of is, do I need to disconnect the W10 HDD prior to doing this? And if so, will my PC recognize it again as a potential HDD start up when I reconnect it.
Or will I be okay during the install process and will I be prompted to simply pick the correct HDD target onto which I will re-install W7?
Also, do you guys recommend something to wipe and reformat my W7 HDD first? I believe I used something called KillDisk in the past.
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