0
Does it matter how old your computer is when installing a new hard drive?
Mentalproblem259
To some extent, yes. Computers manufactured before 2004 will not have SATA ports, thus a SATA drive cannot be used in them without purchasing a new controller or an adapter. Computers manufactured before 2002 are subject to the 137 GB / 127 GiB barrier. Hard drives larger than a labeled size of 137 GB will not be usable beyond that size in Windows.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is an important step when installing a second PATA hard drive in a computer?
configure the bios settings to auto detect the master hard drive
Can installing a new hard drive in a computer cause a system failure?
Yes, if there is no operating system on the new drive, then your computer will not run.
What are the benefits of installing a internal hard drive on a computer?
without a hard drive your PC wouldn't work at all. so you must have a hard drive, whether its internal or external...
What is a good practice before installing any software on your system is to?
Format your computer's hard drive
What is the functions of a disk drive?
A hard disk drive is used to store data. That data includes the programs you use. When someone says they are installing something on their computer, they usually mean they are installing it to their hard drive, which is located inside their computer. In most situations, a hard drive is what loads the operating system so you can use your PC. If it fails, you will not be able to fully boot your PC.
Can installing a second hard drive help your computer work faster?
Since hard drives seldom affect a computer's speed, no. It will only give you more space for storage.
What is one problem that can occur with installing every program that sounds interesting?
it can clutter up the hard drive and cause the computer to run slowly
What is an advantage to having additional internal hard drive for a home computer?
Installing an additional hard drive inside a home computer will provide a large amount of additional storage. Having a separate hard drive can also act as a backup as (hopefully) both drives will not fail at the same time.
Can you play steam games without installing it?
No, games need to be installed locally onto the hard drive of the computer you wish to play it from.
A technician is installing a new power supply in a computer Which type of power connector should be used to connect to a PATA hard drive?
A technician is installing a new power supply in a computer Which type of power connector should be used to connect to a PATA hard drive?berg mini-molexmolex.20-pin ATX connector
Does the motherboard have to be replaced when installing a new hard drive?
No it does not. As long as the motherboard has the proper connectors for the hard drive you are installing, IDE or SATA, you will not have to replace it. If the connectors are different, then return the hard drive and get one with the proper connection type.
What derermines the drive letter when installing a second hard drive?
operating system
