Complete clean remove all info and DATA from Windows

[Hani]

Hi all,

Would someone guide me how to ensure PC cleanse or wiped "no previous info or data stay behind on hard disk" so i can re install Windows again 7 / Vista or XP

After cleans what seems to be on screen .. Do i still able to to run windows CD .. or just black screen will be there after removing/deleting everything?

Thanks gents in advance ...

 

[richc46]

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html?filter[2]=General Tips

Follow these instructions, everything will be wiped and you will have a clean (the best) install.

 

[Hani]

Thank you sir ... what about if first need to remove/delete up everything and then will decide to install 7 or XP ?

Do any software or manual way to remove/delete and ensure system is empty 100% from old O/S and other DATA/files e.t.s ?

Appreciate your help

Thanks - Hani

 

[richc46]

What type of DVD are you using to install; upgrade or full retail?

 

[Hani]

am currently not installing anything

I just need to know how i can ensure everything in system gone away ... deleted/removed!

Tks sir ....

 

[myzr7]

I use partition wizard to delete all data. Boot from a OS installer. YMMV.
BEST FREE Partition Manager Software for Windows supports all 32-bit & 64 bit Windows No-server OS.

 

[richc46]

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[Hani]

Gents,
What about if i use Partitions Wizard and delete or format C drive .... which holding the Windows O/S .. is that the right way to format and ensure all DATA removed and the i can install the Windows from the beginning?

Do i will be able to run the CD after doing this?

Tks alot

 

[myzr7]

Yes I believe you will. If you have a bootable cd such as a windows 7 install dvd

 

[gregrocker]

You need the Partition Wizard bootable CD, choose Wipe Disk and apply as many sets of zeroes as you can stand - each set will take about an hour on average size HD.

You can do the same thing by booting your Win7 DVD Repair console or Repair CD, clicking through to Recovery Tools list to open a Command Line, type:

DISKPART
LIST DISK
SELECT DISK # (for Windows 7 disk)
clean all (applies one set of zeroes, takes awhile - to do it quicker remove "all")
create partition primary
select partition 1
assign letter=c:
active
format
exit

You are now ready to Custom clean install without needing to format first.

 

[pcs3657]

In order to clean wipe all the data on the Hard disk you will need to use third party software like
Partition Logic

Download from this link:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Hard-Disk-Utils/Partition-Logic.shtml


This is a shareware which will help you delete all the data and rearrange the partition also.

After you are done then you can decide what you want to install.

 

[Hani]

Great ............ job is done as given info above!

Perfect and things went smooth and very good

Many thanks guys