How do I reset my computer?

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  1. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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    How do I reset my computer?


    I have a problem with my computer and it doesn't seem like its going away. I want to get rid of everything on my computer so that its as if I had just bought it. Anyone know how to do that? Also, are there any downsides of doing it?

    Edit: I heard you may have to have a CD with Windows 7 on it or something to reinstall Windows 7?
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  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Wumbatron,

    Did your computer come with Windows preinstalled?

    If so, what brand and model number is it, and we'll see if we can find the factory recovery instructions for it. :)
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  3. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
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    Brink said:
    Hello Wumbatron,

    Did your computer come with Windows preinstalled?

    If so, what brand and model number is it, and we'll see if we can find the factory recovery instructions for it. :)
    I'm not really sure. Maybe because theres a sticker on the tower that says Windows 7...

    Its a CyberpowerPC for gaming that I bought on Amazon. I cant find my model number because when I right click on "Computer" and hit properties, the folder opens for a split second and then closes and all my desktop icons and taskbar flash. Thats a part of the problem. I cant open certain files or the computer will do that. Also, it does that every few minutes and if I'm in a video game, it will go to the desktop. If I'm watching netflix or youtube in full screen, it will minimize the screen. Its so annoying I just want my computer back to how it was when I first got it and then just reinstall my games and what not later.
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  4. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    In that case, you can use the method in the tutorial below to perform a clean install on your OEM computer. Be sure that you get the product key number from your COA sticker before starting the clean install. You must have it to be able to activate your Windows.

    Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
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  5. Posts : 30
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Okay thanks. Yep, I still have the COA on the side of my computer.
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  6. Posts : 30
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    Thread Starter
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    Wait a second, I have to download something and put it on a flashdrive?
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  7. Posts : 30
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    Thread Starter
       #7

    I don't think those instructions actually said how to clean reinstall in a steb-by-step process, too.
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  8. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Once you download the 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium ISO file, you would create a bootable DVD/USB from the ISO. This will be your installation media.

    The tutorial basically walks you through getting prepared to do a clean install at step 8, and what to do afterwards. The link in step 8 shows you how to do the actual clean install. :)
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  9. Posts : 30
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    Thread Starter
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    Brink said:
    Once you download the 64-bit Windows 7 Home Premium ISO file, you would create a bootable DVD/USB from the ISO. This will be your installation media.

    The tutorial basically walks you through getting prepared to do a clean install at step 8, and what to do afterwards. The link in step 8 shows you how to do the actual clean install. :)
    is the download optional? i thought that i already have windows 7?

    edit- do you know how to tell if my computer is x64 or x86?
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  10. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Unless you already have a Windows 7 installation DVD or USB, then yeah you'll need to download the ISO to be able to create an installation DVD/USB for your edition.

    Be sure to check out the links within the steps of the tutorial above as well. They include all the needed information.

    System Type - 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)
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