Formatting a hard drive along with the install of a new OS is the best option. The vast majority of operating system installations provide a "format" option as part of the installation process.

Did you know that the Microsoft Store allows you to pick a drive for installation when you choose to download large games or apps from it? Sure, most of us are aware that we can install all Windows ...

You can purchase a second DVD drive for your personal computer or the computers in a small business office for less than $20 as of May 2012. The process is easy ...

So, I have two SSDs, the C drive being the main Windows install drive, and the D drive being the games directory (and temporary downloads) drive. I want to do a fresh re-install of Windows on my C ...

You can install Windows 10 by downloading a copy of the installation files onto a USB flash drive. Your USB flash drive will need to be 8GB or larger, and preferably ...

Like Lion (OS X 10.7) before it, Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8) doesn’t ship on a disc—it’s available only as an installer app downloadable from the Mac App Store ...

OS X 10.8 is only available online, but you can create your own standalone install drive for it if needed. Topher Kessler MacFixIt Editor Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a ...

[Editor’s note: This article is part of our series of articles on installing and upgrading to Lion (OS X 10.7). We also have a complete guide to installing and upgrading to Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8).] ...