Router configuration and Internal Hard Drive

Hi, I was wondering if i installed a new internal hard drive into my computer would i have to reconfigure or reinstall my router? Also a little off topic but should i get a internal hard drive or an internal?

oh ok so all my router settings would stay the same then right. I thought it would change the settings because the old internal hard drive has everything saved onto it such as my network settings and router configurations. Sorry for questions im still a newbie at this stuff.

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