will i have to re-install the driver if i format it?
2007-01-21 11:29:38 · 6 answers · asked by the questioner 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
You'll have to install *everything*; not only drivers.
2007-01-21 11:32:29 · answer #1 · answered by szhob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good day. If u are speaking of an external hard drive. Yes but if is an internal hard drive like u wanna format and reinstall windows, u dont need a driver. The computer automatically recognizes it in the Bios. If is a new hard drive, make sure u have the correct settings in the bis otherwise the comp will not recognize it. Also check the jumpers. Laterz!
2007-01-21 19:35:12 · answer #2 · answered by The Honourable 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally Windows will install a generic driver. Some hard disks come with special drivers and tools for additional features. It is that portion you would have to reinstall.
Now if the drive is attached to a SCSI or RAID card or system you may have to load those drivers during setup.
2007-01-21 19:48:27 · answer #3 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you will have to re-install all the drivers, such as the sound, printer, mouse, keybord, display driver. So before you "format" the HD, make sure you have, and know how to install them.
2007-01-21 19:37:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe so.
2007-01-21 19:32:24 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. SC1ence 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-01-21 19:32:44 · answer #6 · answered by brilcream 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋