How do I completely wipe a computer?


  1. Cormac552
    Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       New #1

    How do I completely wipe a computer?


    Hey, so I'm currently in the process of selling my computer and I want to delete everything from it, however I do no have the Windows CD which came with it as I received the computer as a gift a few years ago. I understand that you can download a licensed program on the windows website which replaces the need for a CD but I do not understand the process you must follow.

    If someone could be as kind as to walk me through the steps of completely wiping the computer I'd be forever grateful.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

  3. derekimo
    Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       New #2

    Welcome to the forum,

    I think these tutorials will explain everything you need,

    Windows 7 Installation - Prepare PC to be Sold

    Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

    You will need to be able to read the COA sticker on your computer,



    Links for official installation media is in the second tutorial.
      My Computer
    Quote Quote

 

  Related Discussions
I'm starting fresh with a new windows install (with a new version of windows and a new key, etc). I have an old SSD that I'm going to wipe and then sell on ebay. Then I'll do a fresh install on my new (larger) SSD. How do I wipe the old SSD? I'm a bit OCD I dont really want to have both my...
So, I'm planning on selling my PC and I've entered a lot of private information on this computer. I don't want to be a victim of identity theft and I don't want people looking at my documents. I know that just deleting them would be recoverable (since it doesn't delete the data, but it lets it be...
want to completely wipe my computer.
in Installation & Setup

i want to completely wipe my computer clean. i tryed reinstalling. but i still have 200 gig worth of stuff on my hard drive. how do i wipe my hard drive completely then reinstall windows and have a fresh computer
Hi I have a dual boot with different types of partitions, NTFS and ext4 and linux SWAP. Id like to completely wipe everything and make the drive NTFS and then run virtual box inside. So, my question! How would you safely make the drive as much "out of the box" as possible? Thanks!
Hi .. I need your help and guidance please. My idiot son took a bogus call from people saying they are from our ISP and they could improve our network speed if they could access our system remotely. Yes, you guessed it, he let them in via “letmein123” and I’m sure they have installed loggers and...
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

 © Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 23:45.
Find Us