Windows 7 Help needed with SSD

[0verdrive]

I have an Asus X58L laptop on which I am attempting to upgrade the mechanical HD to SSD. The SSD was originally in my desktop and is still loaded with Win. 7 professional. However, I keep getting an error message 0x0 and the program refuses to run. What I would like to do is remove everything from the SSD, but of course it is advised not to reformat it. Any advice appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[Neemobeer]

There's nothing wrong with formatting an SSD. Boot to your Windows install media, select the advanced option, delete the partitions and install.

 

[0verdrive]

There's nothing wrong with formatting an SSD. Boot to your Windows install media, select the advanced option, delete the partitions and install.

Thanks for the reply, but I can't format it on the laptop, as Windows is not loading. Can I format it on my Desk top, which has a spare set of plugs for an extra drive? Edit. Sorry, I was confusing formatting with defragging. Just not sure how to go about formatting.