Reinstalling with windows 7 64bit

[Trevor spencer]

Hi

Im new to PC building but at the mo and just build my first HTPC , i installed windows 7 32bit beta but ive been thinking id like to reinstall windows 7 64bit , how do i do this ? also is it pos to format my HDD outside of windows so i can start fresh ? im using a western digital 1tb HDD sata

Thanks

[echrada]

Originally Posted by Trevor spencer

Hi

Im new to PC building but at the mo and just build my first HTPC , i installed windows 7 32bit beta but ive been thinking id like to reinstall windows 7 64bit , how do i do this ? also is it pos to format my HDD outside of windows so i can start fresh ? im using a western digital 1tb HDD sata

Thanks

Can your machine run x64?

If so you install it exactly the same way as x86. When installing you can format your hard drive when the option where to install comes up. All you have to do is pick advanced options. Then format. And install as normal.

[Fangus]

Originally Posted by Trevor spencer

Hi

Im new to PC building but at the mo and just build my first HTPC , i installed windows 7 32bit beta but ive been thinking id like to reinstall windows 7 64bit , how do i do this ? also is it pos to format my HDD outside of windows so i can start fresh ? im using a western digital 1tb HDD sata

Thanks

What is your processors make and model?

[Trevor spencer]

Originally Posted by morili hochili

Can your machine run x64?

If so you install it exactly the same way as x86. When installing you can format your hard drive when the option where to install comes up. All you have to do is pick advanced options. Then format. And install as normal.

oh good that sounds easy enough , would this also get rid of all drivers ?

What is your processors make and model?

im looking to run games too so my set up is

E5200 CPU (hoping to OC this to 3.5ghz or maybe even 4.0ghz when ive worked out how too )

Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Low Profile

ASUS P5Q-EM Matx

8GB DDR2 Ram (2GB X 4)

HD4850 1GB PCIE GPU

460W Coolmaster PSU

Bluray / HD DVD Combo Drive

Antec Fusion Case

[Fangus]

Originally Posted by Trevor spencer

oh good that sounds easy enough , would this also get rid of all drivers ?



im looking to run games too so my set up is

E5200 CPU (hoping to OC this to 3.5ghz or maybe even 4.0ghz when ive worked out how too )

Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Low Profile

ASUS P5Q-EM Matx

8GB DDR2 Ram (2GB X 4)

HD4850 1GB PCIE GPU

460W Coolmaster PSU

Bluray / HD DVD Combo Drive

Antec Fusion Case

Yup it would get rid of everything, like all reformats do.
That PC should run x64 windows well, and the installation and setup are exactly the same. Welcome to the world of x64!