Quick question regarding reformat

[piXel]

A little later today i got a new cpu, mobo etc arriving. I know i will have to reformat my hard drive for the upgrade, So do i just stick my windows disk in and format, Install upgrades and then install windows?

I know it looks like a dumb question >< just want to make sure

 

[shagvirus]

you can install the upgrades then boot windows cd or dvd....reformat / install windows

 

[kick]

When booting from the Windows disc you will have the option to manage partitions, including deleting partitions, creating partitions and formatting partitions. Just remember to back up your data first.