How to format and reinstall Windows 7 ?

[West701]

I purchased a laptop on ebay with Windows 7 Ultimate pre-installed. For security reasons I don't feel comfortable using the computer without formatting the hard drive first. How would I go about doing this ?

Thanks,

 

[VistaKing]

West701

Take a look at the tutorial below

:ar: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

 

[AddRAM]

More help.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

And Welcome to SevenForums

 

[theog]

   Information

We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app the first day you had your new PC.
& made the Startup Repair CD.
startup repair disc-create
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Did you make the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks?



You can order OEM Recovery disks from your OEM manufacturer's website.
Most OEM's will ship Recovery DVD's for FREE, (may be a postage fee)