How to restore windows 7 with out a CD

[slc1991]

Hey everyone,
We just bought a used computer for our business and it came with windows 7 installed on it. The previous users still had their account on the computer. How can we restore the computer to the factory settings without the windows 7 disc?

Also is there a way to delete all the information on the computer without restoring?

Thanks everyone

 

[HonorGamer]

You could try a system restore to factory settings.

 

[kegobeer]

What computer is it? Is it a HP, Dell, etc? Provide the model number and we'll be able to better assist you.

 

[HonorGamer]

That too ^^

 

[slc1991]

It is an MSI ms-6657

 

[kegobeer]

Is that a laptop or a desktop? I did a search for that and I was presented with "Wind Top AE2220". Is that correct?

 

[slc1991]

it is a desktop
heres a link to it Micro-Star International Company Limited's on World's Leading ICT B2B Website - Computex.biz

 

[kegobeer]

Ok then, my search turned up the correct model. Have you downloaded the manual for that desktop and reviewed it?

MSI Global ? All-in-One PC - Wind Top AE2220

 

[slc1991]

this looks like it should work, thanks for your help!

 

[kegobeer]

If you can't create recovery discs, you should still be ok. The product key should be on a sticker on the case somewhere, and you can download the correct Windows 7 installation ISO, burn it to disc, then reinstall Windows if you should ever need to do that.

You can create a new administrator account, then you can safely disable the previous user's account and delete all of the files under their profile.

 

[karlsnooks]

Am I correct that you can use the Win 7 that is presently on the computer or am I wrong?

 

[gregrocker]

Use the key given on first boot screen to run Recovery, or look up how to run it in the Manual on the MSI Support Downloads webpage for your model.

Another option is to create a new Admin account in Control Panel>User Accounts for your use, then delete the previous owner's User Account in the same place. Some listings for it will remain until Recovery or Reinstall are run however, but you can ignore them.

The best option is to Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 - everything you need is in the blue link.

 

[F5ing]

Am I correct that you can use the Win 7 that is presently on the computer or am I wrong?

Good question.