Re: Additional Hard Disk Installation

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Adding a second hard disk does not require a reformat or repartitioning.

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Ted Zieglar
"You can do it if you try."

"Raj" <Raj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:56D0FEA1-E3F9-4047-B026-4C6976055BB4@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi All,
>
> My system is 7 months old and is running on WinXP-Pro(SP2). I presently
> have a 40 GB HDD with partitions C, D & E. I have named my CD-RW drive as
> 'E' and DVD Player as 'F'.
>
> I am planning to install an additional Hard Disk of 40 GB. I would like
to
> know whether I have to reformat my system and do the partitioning again.
Or
> is it possible to install the second HDD without disturbing the existing
> setup.
>
> Hope I would get an immediate reply.
>
> Bi,

.

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