HOW TO INSTALL AND FORMAT A NEW HARD DRIVE (WINDOWS)

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  • @BenoniTech
    @BenoniTech  6 ปีที่แล้ว +95

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    • @scottyinspiar918
      @scottyinspiar918 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @BenoniTech Not sure if you're reading this but you said it took your PC 2 hours to format or whatever and mine did it instantly. Any ideas why?

    • @diiizythagoat6217
      @diiizythagoat6217 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So if I take out the drive i have and put in another one and use the same sata and power cord it will load me on windows or should I get a cord and put it in and install windows like that??!?

    • @scorps9851
      @scorps9851 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was so helpful thank you

    • @MOUHABDE
      @MOUHABDE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@scottyinspiar918 0

    • @MOUHABDE
      @MOUHABDE 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @Mims.Entertainment
    @Mims.Entertainment 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    First, I am 75. I did not grow up in the computer age so all of this is completely hard for me. I watched several unprofessional videos on how to format a new hard drive. Never spent more than a minute or so before not getting it. This person with a very pleasant voice takes you step by step. (I have Windows 7) So it was not easy but when I realized if I did exactly as he said. It worked. All I can say is if you find computers difficult to understand, this is THE video for you. Follow his instructions and you will be happy with the results. I subscribed so I can find out more steps to now transfer all my O.S. main hard drive ( about to kick the bucket) to the new one he helped me install. Thank you, Sir!

    • @GlutenFree-e
      @GlutenFree-e 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hey man there isn't a single man over 50 that I know or that I have met that knows anything about a computer, my manager who works on a computer for part of his shift is almost completely computer illiterate. So you being 77 now and knowing how to install a new computer part is really damn impressive in my opinion

  • @Seige-bg7wu
    @Seige-bg7wu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I love how he tells what to do in multiple situations. Like how he said if it didn’t automatically recognize the disk how he actually backed out and showed us what it would do instead of just saying what to do and moving on acting like nobody would have that problem. Very useful video. I wish everybody’s videos were like this

  • @meatmun7747
    @meatmun7747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +752

    Simple, straightforward, easy to follow. Very good video, helped a lot.

  • @mauri3735
    @mauri3735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Almost three years later and there isn’t a better video than this!

  • @000GodRealm000
    @000GodRealm000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    You have a very "gentleman" voice and way of talking. Thank you for this video sir.

  • @Aiphiae
    @Aiphiae 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Perfect video. Straightforward, to the point, clear narration (great voice!), and easy to follow along. This is what TH-cam is all about.

  • @ItsAllNova
    @ItsAllNova 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Wow, this is a very well made video. Everything is explained in terms even people who might not know much about computers can understand. I build PC's all the time and have been looking for a video that goes through step by step for my friends and family that don't know how to do this and I will definitely recommend this video to them when it comes time to format their hdd's

    • @BenoniTech
      @BenoniTech  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks 👍

    • @Gavrilooo
      @Gavrilooo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've a question. I've never done this and don't want to mess something up. Do I need to buy that power supply cable or is that already there?

  • @Lohkus_
    @Lohkus_ ปีที่แล้ว +2

    4 years later and still a very informative, straightforward to the point video, thanks alot!

  • @angieCity90
    @angieCity90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    dude you came in clutch with this tutorial. Thank you so much!

  • @slowstihatch677
    @slowstihatch677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just purchased a 4TB HDD and was wondering why I was unable to see it live. Thank you so much for helping me through this! Cheers!

  • @drmikeosgood
    @drmikeosgood 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Hey, thank you for the information on how to do the internal hard drive install. I was not aware of the need to go and do all those steps to get the system to recognize the new component.

  • @jackscarecrow5908
    @jackscarecrow5908 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    May 2020, finally got my custom built pc, and first one, had to add an external drive, this tutorial was absolutely wonderful for a n00b like me, thank you so much. Straight forward and to the point

    • @NickyNicest
      @NickyNicest ปีที่แล้ว

      same here! Built my first gaming PC and quickly realized how little 1TB of space is. Added on a 8TB hard drive following this vid. Very useful and to the point!

  • @JackiedudeQQ
    @JackiedudeQQ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A lot of tutorials only showed the bios, and didn't tells us what to do when the drive doesn't show up on This PC.
    So this helped out a lot. Thanks!

  • @toxicghostly4640
    @toxicghostly4640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Havent purchased a new hard drive yet but when I do I'm coming back to this video :)

  • @marlonramos9163
    @marlonramos9163 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect Video for people with anxiety in working with computers like myself. Easy to understand! Thank you.

  • @deusconduit2476
    @deusconduit2476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks so much for posting this! Just built my first PC a few days ago and needed to know how to do this with the storage drive I bought. So easy to follow along, thanks again!

  • @sobangcha3042
    @sobangcha3042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am such a newbie in the pc building world but you made it so easy for me to understand and go about with the hdd installation process. Thank you so much man!! Every step was clearly explained and very brief, no drags at all :)

  • @Adam_Haden
    @Adam_Haden 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for this info just built my first pc and set it up with a nvme, and then added an new 2tb hd today. Super helpful!

    • @Mirsab
      @Mirsab 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi 5.
      Same case here.
      Although I've yet to install my hdd it's still packed.

  • @RipcordHQ
    @RipcordHQ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Exactly what I needed! Never worked on computers before and was able to change my PSU & add an 8TB HDD.
    Thank you!

  • @alextourlas8794
    @alextourlas8794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Thank you so much!! Made this process so simple, easy and straight to the point. Keep up the great content :)

    • @jerrychu6652
      @jerrychu6652 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excuse me, the sata cable is connected to the motherboard, how about the bigger one( power cable)? One side is connected with the hard drive, how about the another side?

  • @jordenford1056
    @jordenford1056 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Massive help. Thank you. For me I knew how to install but not how to format. Can't thank you enough

  • @jonrayjr421
    @jonrayjr421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good clear instructions, no waffle, no "Hi, how ya doin' today" flashiness - brilliant! Thank you so much!

  • @adravil_sunderland
    @adravil_sunderland ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bought my first HDD and your guide helped me to easily and quickly install it (letter "E" :D). Thanks a lot, and wish you 0 problems with your own PC!

  • @bunnynoire3307
    @bunnynoire3307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is probably the best video I've ever seen for this. Seriously. Tysm 😭🥴🤕🥺

  • @IceBlueLugia
    @IceBlueLugia 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the bird noises in the background, reminds me of video tutorials I used to film for my friends in high school and college which always had random phones ringing or birds chirping

  • @jarlcacobs
    @jarlcacobs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks man. Still works inn 2019 soon 2020. you relly helped me. again Thank you verry much.

    • @gomzy4334
      @gomzy4334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I dont think those type of stuff will change xd

    • @Mirsab
      @Mirsab 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's 30th December 2020, soon 2021 I'm supposed do it today.

  • @cassandrabaker3599
    @cassandrabaker3599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this easy to follow tutorial! Successfully added my new drive. now I just need to figure out how to get the cables to fit inside the case again...

  • @VANDYKEDAN
    @VANDYKEDAN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very comprehensive, and very well done. Should help many n00bs do it right the first time.

    • @BenoniTech
      @BenoniTech  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks for the view

    • @andybridge3637
      @andybridge3637 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes if only we all were born knowing all this stuff.

  • @AutumnDeity
    @AutumnDeity 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know what got me to follow the steps. I didn't had a drive, but I followed the steps anyway, because I was curious. If I didn't, I would have never discovered a drive I didn't know I had. Thank you and I'm sure I'm watching this video again, when I actually get a drive.

  • @thegreenguy8837
    @thegreenguy8837 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Great Tutorial, thank you so mutch. Even tho i did it in German i was able to follow along. Thanks again.

  • @neomis6899
    @neomis6899 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Literally just bought one of these drives after having some storage issues, really happy I quickly found a reassuring and easy to follow video to install it.

  • @danese3828
    @danese3828 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    THE MOST helpful explanation thank you!

  • @Boogyboogy-wg3wt
    @Boogyboogy-wg3wt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your help I have never done any PC work, just have a prebuilt and finally decided to do a couple minor upgrades (Power Supply, and a new 4tb HDD drive) and this was quick, simple, and to the point. Great video

  • @jbhoy4953
    @jbhoy4953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Dead easy to follow, absolute legend

  • @Alihassan9193
    @Alihassan9193 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    3 years later, still saving young and old men's PC lives. Thank you.

  • @EricMainey
    @EricMainey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Works even today! Thank you so much for this!!

  • @Zeep_goblin
    @Zeep_goblin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just installed a new HDD! baby steps granted, but I was sweating bullets when I was doing it and I am so happy that I came this far out of my comfort zone to mess with hardware!

  • @VinReho
    @VinReho 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you, very clear instructions

  • @nicod2265
    @nicod2265 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    incredibly easy to follow and your voice sounds like melted butter flowing through my ears.

  • @AsadYaqubOfficial
    @AsadYaqubOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Thank You So Much Dear!!!!

  • @ziky6160
    @ziky6160 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mans came in clutch, I didn't know how to format my 1 tb m.2 ssd and this really helped, Thank you!

  • @techtosterone9997
    @techtosterone9997 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    When i right clicked on the unallocated space, it doesnt show the "initialize disk" option.

    • @itshyperss7535
      @itshyperss7535 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      did you get it to work i have the same issue

    • @Bobberu
      @Bobberu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@itshyperss7535 for me it showed the options "convert to dynamic disk" and "convert to mbr" instead. I just went with the dynamic disk option and the rest of the tutorial was exactly the same from there

    • @crispycookies3064
      @crispycookies3064 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Bobberu same here

    • @chadstelk3957
      @chadstelk3957 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If your on windows 10 just go straight to mbr.

    • @mohamedmaizi6383
      @mohamedmaizi6383 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@crispycookies3064 you need to point the mouse to the left not on the right side of the drive 4:07 i failed my A+ core 2 cause of this question

  • @birky71
    @birky71 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best video ever. Easy to follow instructions, slow and easy. And no annoying music in the background.

  • @SilverNomadTV
    @SilverNomadTV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    thanks man, my case has those screws though.

  • @user-fs6zz8ek9m
    @user-fs6zz8ek9m 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very useful, even after 2 years, thank you

  • @AnarchY13371
    @AnarchY13371 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey m getting error like this "the request could not be performed because of an I/O device error"

    • @iangamer5648
      @iangamer5648 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      JayRex Gaming same

    • @GeckoPirate
      @GeckoPirate 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iangamer5648 Same

  • @RestLess-MinD
    @RestLess-MinD 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know it's late ..but what a lifesaver..clear straight to the point and providing all the basic info needed ...bravooo

  • @Cjt588
    @Cjt588 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I did this and now I can’t boot my device any help?

    • @BenoniTech
      @BenoniTech  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Which drive did you format? You have to format the correct drive. Maybe you formatted over your C: drive?

  • @Nimullitia
    @Nimullitia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    just had to get a new drive as my last backup was fried... been a while since I worked on computers this vid helped me a great deal getting it setup

  • @VincentClaudius
    @VincentClaudius 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    5 years later, saved my day! Thank you!

  • @shadyskull3301
    @shadyskull3301 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very simple, nothing complicated, very well explained. It helped me install my new 2TB hard drive.

  • @FukazirohSui
    @FukazirohSui 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    For me as a hardware pleb this video was very easy to understand and easy to follow, you are amazing for making even me understand how to get a new harddrive in.
    It's up and running now and finally have more than just 1TB space.

  • @Fezicus-
    @Fezicus- ปีที่แล้ว

    Older video, but really helped me out. Never attempted this myself and you made it easy sir. Thank you!

  • @Zeep_goblin
    @Zeep_goblin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey thanks man, my HDD is a handmedown by a friend who made the pc, I've been looking to replace it and this helped so so much, thanks a lot for educating me and other people who fear pc building like this portion.

  • @sturmtorper290
    @sturmtorper290 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much Dude 👍 i first thought my HDD was broke but you Made my day
    Thank's for the very detailed step by step Manual
    Your the best

  • @orboakin8074
    @orboakin8074 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much. I just literally installed a 2tb drive to my first built PC as I was watching your instructions. You really made it easy. Thanks.

  • @fazejulian2171
    @fazejulian2171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Huge help man, first pc build and first extra hardrive installation. Very easy to folllow man thanks for helping us newbies.

  • @hansneilbautista2819
    @hansneilbautista2819 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even after 2 years, this video helps so much. Thank you Sir for doing this.

  • @Number1IV
    @Number1IV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for a clean easy to follow video. I recently bought a pc and needed to upgrade some “factory” stuff. It’s a tad intimidating but videos like these help a lot.

  • @Currencybeans
    @Currencybeans 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    appreciate the help homie, still new to the pc world and this definitely helped, will send to any homies that are also getting into pc building

  • @itsnotstef
    @itsnotstef 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    got done building my first pc and now i got the hard drive to work! thanks, it was very straight forward and worked perfectly! :)

  • @Engtissueman
    @Engtissueman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. I had been struggling with installing a new HD for several days. I thought I had a messed up cable. This was straightforward and easy to follow.

  • @mentrumgaming7541
    @mentrumgaming7541 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had to format a ssd and harddrive and both worked flawlessly, hardest part was getting to computer management. The fact that 333 people have disliked this video is crazy, considering how easy it is to follow.

  • @xVIBESx907x
    @xVIBESx907x 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve searched through countless videos and omg yours was the simplest straight to the point and very useful thx you so much

  • @Mirsab
    @Mirsab 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just did it, Thank You!!!
    I did a quick format.
    The whole thing can be done in under a minute.

    • @BenoniTech
      @BenoniTech  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Quick format is fine for most people. But if you need to ensure all sectors are good, then full format is the way to go. But it can take HOURS for large drives, so do it overnight.

  • @xXSwaggDaddy69Xx
    @xXSwaggDaddy69Xx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!, I bought a 4tb internal hard drive when I built my pc a month ago, cept I hadn't had a clue how to use my internal drive's storage, you're video was very informative and straight-foward, I appreciate it

  • @ondrejryska5398
    @ondrejryska5398 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, I've done this so many times before but somehow I always forget how to do all this so I have to look for this video again and again :D

  • @drmikeosgood
    @drmikeosgood 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your help. I had two internal 3 tara hard drives which no computer could see. Man I was sort of thinking could they both be bad.?? I search my favorite TH-cam and found your tutorial on adding another drive. Followed your instructions and bam it now works beautifully. .Thank you so much.

  • @xavistrife7067
    @xavistrife7067 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much for this easy to follow tutorial. I was so scared to move anything on my PC becasue is my first one but now I feel confident to learn more

  • @bokcblackeye888
    @bokcblackeye888 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best in the game, just built and pc and got this extra 4 tb seagate hard drive, this was quick and to the point thank you

  • @iv3game
    @iv3game 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm too busy and he's too lazy.
    So i sent this YT video linked to him
    so he can do it himself.
    very good tutorial.

  • @JonEnitro
    @JonEnitro ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the easiest videos I ever followed. Thanks! New follower here!

  • @proxel96
    @proxel96 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thankyou for this, I had to install a new hdd today. The formatting part in particular was helpful to me so cheers

  • @verirrteskamel
    @verirrteskamel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Extremely helpful, love ya!

  • @dannywalla7370
    @dannywalla7370 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Straight to the point so late to pc gaming but man I love the content he didn’t waste no time

  • @ibranflakes8954
    @ibranflakes8954 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I forgot this process from when I built my first PC 6 years ago, so thank you for this :)

  • @demfooties
    @demfooties 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much, I was very confused on why it wasn't showing up.

  • @Triguy04
    @Triguy04 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome video. Took me about 5 minutes to get my new 8TB drive up and running. You deserve a raise.

  • @TomTheEGamer575
    @TomTheEGamer575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative I am definitely gonna use this to put a new hard drive in my computer as I am running out of space with making videos 🤙🏾

    • @BenoniTech
      @BenoniTech  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very good idea. By putting your footage on a non-OS drive you will notice a performance increase when editing.

    • @TomTheEGamer575
      @TomTheEGamer575 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BenoniTech coo thanks for the info

  • @Caros872
    @Caros872 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    finnaly somebody that explained it easy and slow thanks helpt out a lot

  • @pixelplayer694
    @pixelplayer694 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thx dude. Helped me a bunch. Wad afraid I was gonna break it with my bad luck with machines. Glad to see that didn't come to pass.

  • @rba1841
    @rba1841 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Video was brilliant, nice that it's still perfectly valid a couple years later. Thanks!

  • @knottheropeman9186
    @knottheropeman9186 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Straight to the point, great voice and professional video. Could not have asked for more !
    Well done man

  • @geoffprent3266
    @geoffprent3266 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you... Just added a new drive following your steps... And its working great

  • @markh2128
    @markh2128 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First time seeing this channel and now subscribed!! Excellent job explaining formatting.

  • @katecamelot5274
    @katecamelot5274 ปีที่แล้ว

    He is a good teacher, successfully completed my mission ☺☺

  • @jhonasbalios2960
    @jhonasbalios2960 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    so helpful, simple, gave me confidence in doing this stuff, no need to go shop, man u just save me money, thanks

  • @ezk04
    @ezk04 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful. Trying to install a secondary hard drive to stream and couldn’t figure it out before this video. Saved me a trip to Best Buy👍

  • @davidp7442
    @davidp7442 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The BEST step by step set up EVER!!!!!

  • @raidinmd
    @raidinmd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for this easy to follow video, helped me install and format my 1TB disk drive

  • @sivasankars
    @sivasankars 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would give a thousand likes if it was allowed. Thank you very much for doing this video. My new 3.5" HDD is now properly formatted and able to run in my 9 year old NAS. Thanks again man.

  • @emmaleia173
    @emmaleia173 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! I used this for one of my storage drives, this is the first time I've installed a brand new harddrive. I will use this again in the future haha

  • @tankedflipper7314
    @tankedflipper7314 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude this is the best tutorial i’ve ever seen. super good for beginners 👍

  • @NickyNicest
    @NickyNicest ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Very simple and straightforward. My simple formatting of my 8TB hard drive was pretty much immediate. Nice and precise no filler tutorial. Many thanks!

  • @MAHkiller
    @MAHkiller 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    By far the most helpful and specific video i can find about installing and formatting drives

  • @larhyskitaya5397
    @larhyskitaya5397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro i just want to thank you 🙏🏾 such a legend u have gained a new sub

  • @apexsmith3491
    @apexsmith3491 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    your the best bro, just had to wipe my drive with dban, and didn’t know exactly how to format it, thanks a lot 👍👍👍👍

  • @jwow8383
    @jwow8383 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    not gonna lie im pretty new to this pc thing but you made this so easy. good job man keep it up

  • @DATGuyDrew
    @DATGuyDrew 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks a lot I've looked everywhere for a tutorial of how to do this but yours was the only one that I was able to do. I got a 4tb drive and I've been needing to use it badly.