How do i completely remove everything?

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I was wondering, how do i just remove everything on the computer?
Just reinstall Windows 7, restore to factory settings?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Studio XPS 8100
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 750 @ 2.67GHz
Memory
6GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 5450 1GB
Monitor(s) Displays
2
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 ea
Hard Drives
x1 250GB HDD Slate Hard Drive
PSU
350 Watt
Case
Studio XPS Case
Cooling
None
Keyboard
Dell STUDIO Ultimate Game Keyboard
Mouse
C633N Dell Mouse
Go to System Restore,and restore the system to the date when Windows is installed ? :sarc:
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i5 4440 @Stock
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z97 D3H
Memory
4 x 4GB HyperX Fury DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte GTX 1050Ti O4G
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell P2417H
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Samsung EVO 850 120GB / Toshiba DT01ACA050 1TB 7200prm 32MB
PSU
Riotoro Onyx 750W
Case
NZXT H500 Black-Red
Cooling
Stock CPU + NZXT 120mm + 2x120mm red fans
Keyboard
Modecom Volcano Lanparty
Mouse
Asus ROG Gladius / DeepCool E-Pad Plus
Internet Speed
DOCSIS 50/3 Mbit
Browser
Google Chrome
Other Info
Asus K55VJ(i5 3210M, GT635M / 2GB, 8GB DDR3, 500GB HDD)
Nope, there is no restore point for that.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Studio XPS 8100
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 750 @ 2.67GHz
Memory
6GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 5450 1GB
Monitor(s) Displays
2
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 ea
Hard Drives
x1 250GB HDD Slate Hard Drive
PSU
350 Watt
Case
Studio XPS Case
Cooling
None
Keyboard
Dell STUDIO Ultimate Game Keyboard
Mouse
C633N Dell Mouse
Do you have the Recovery Disk?

Why do you want to remove everything?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP M9077c
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel(R)Core(TM)2 quad [email protected] 2.39GHz
Motherboard
ASUSeK
Memory
6GB DDR2 6400
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8500/512MB
Sound Card
Realtek High Def Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP w2408 LCD 24" widescreen
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Cooling
6 pack of Bud
Keyboard
MS wireless Inteli
Mouse
MS wireless Inteli
Hello.


If you want to completely wipe ( secure erase ) the entire Hard Disk Drive of the PC have a look at the information in this tutorial linked below and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.

 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
* BFK Customs *
OS
W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU
Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft 500
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
14 Mb/s
Other Info
1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
Be sure not to wipe partitions you want to keep eg. Recovery Partition!
Clean all" will wipe the disk.

If you are keeping the computer and not worried about people recovering "deleted" files then a factory restore is all you need.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Own build
OS
Windows 7x64 Home Premium SP1
CPU
Intel i7 2600k
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe
Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws (DDR3-1600) 2x4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce GTS 450; Intel HD Graphics 3000(GT2+)
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell Ultrasharp IPS panel U2311H, Samsung SyncMaster P2350
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 850 Pro SSD 256GB, Samsung SSD 840 120GB, Seagates 1TB Barracuda ST31000528AS x2
PSU
Seasonic M12II 520W
Case
Lian Li Lancool PC-K60
Cooling
Case: 1x120mm, 3x140mm CPU: Hyper 212+
Keyboard
Logitech MK520 (wireless)
Mouse
Logitech MK520
Internet Speed
6-7 Mbps
Antivirus
Norton Security Premium, Malwarebytes on 2 (MSE on 3rd PC)
Browser
FireFox
Other Info
Audio: Logitech Z523 2.1
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