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i have an old computer with an 80 gb hard drive sitting doing nothing so i'm gonna put it into my newer computer , i know how to do it and that shouldn't be a problem i just need to know if my old hard drive could be formatted or would removing the windows files cause problems even though i will only be using it for storage

basically can i clear the old hard drive of everything so i have the full 80 gigs

the power steering was very heavy on the above van and it was leaking fluid so i replaced the pump and the problem remained so i then changed the rack also and thought that would definitely sort it as i drained the system of fluid and filled it with fresh atf and bled the system but when i started the engine the steering remained heavy and will only operate as it should when the revs are brought over about 2000rpm

the steering worked o.k immediately after i changed the pump but only for a minute or two , when i tried to move the van out of the workshop and placed it on full lock the belt squealed like **** and i lost assistance and haven't been able to get it back , i have a customer waiting and would appreciate any assistance from opel/nissan/renault specialists or indeed anyone that may be able to shed some light

i have a lenovo 3000 n200 laptop running windows vista home premium and i have a strange and extremely annoying problem ,

every time i try to turn it on it shuts itself off at the start up screen two or three times (it's not a cooling issue) and trys to repair itself eventually having to restore to an earlier point , i have downloaded nothing suspect and have a good anti-virus , and besides even if it was a virus the restore would get rid of it wouldn't it ?

while it is on it works fine it's just annoying and inconvienient plus i can't download anything as i lose it at start up .... any help would be greatly appreciated and i will definitly give ten points to whomever can help