Reinstalling windows

[Swane]

Hey I got windows 7 and I want to know if I can somehow delet all the data on my computer accept from the windows itself and the drivers.
I once read the tutorial on how to use windows to look for something I couldn't find and I saw there that there is an option like that just it wasn't relevant at that moment so I didn't really checked it out.
BTW I have the divers disc if it matters.
Thnx

 

[gregrocker]

Follow the same steps in the Reinstall tutorial in my signature pic below, to get a perfect install.

Back up your files first then delete all partitions during install as discussed in tutorial.

Drivers are supplied by the installer and updated when you run all rounds of Important and Optional Windows Updates. So put your network driver in the backup so you can install it if you need it to get online.

 

[Swane]

I didn't understanding a thing I didn't reinstall windows in my life I'll maybe take the computer to a shop and I'll ask them to do it if there's no easier explanation thanx any way

 

[d00p98uy]

So, you want to uninstall all programs and remove everything you've ever put on the machine?

 

[theog]

To clean install:
1) Clean the HD Drive, using Step one in this tutorial:
Click here::ar: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html
than
2a) clean install with the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disk.
2b) http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html?ltr=C
2c) http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...e-firmware-interface-install-windows-7-a.html

 

[gregrocker]

Did you read over Clean Install Windows 7? Do you think you can do that?

If this is a PC with preinstalled Windows then also look over Clean Reinstall OEM and ask back any questions.

 

[Swane]

Ok read and understood what to do but where can I get a windows disc or USB??
And yes red I need to return my computer to the way I got it without any savings because I shared the computer and now its myn only and I want to have him like new.

 

[DocBrown]

Welcome Swane

Is there a Microsoft sticker with the Key Code on it ? You will need that to activate a re-install

 

[Swane]

Welcome Swane

Is there a Microsoft sticker with the Key Code on it ? You will need that to activate a re-install

I'll check I'm just in a different country and I'm not even sure if I got the windows disc or its preinstalled and without a disc
But I'm pretty sure that its preinstalled with no disc and I don't know if I got the key. Derp

 

[DocBrown]

How about you follow this tutorial so we can see the specs of your computer. That way we will have a better idea how to help. What country are you in ?

:ar: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/180324-system-info-see-your-system-specs.html

 

[SIW2]

There should be a sticker on the machine with the key. Might be under the battery on a laptop. As you have a desktop, it should be on the case somewhere.

 

[gregrocker]

Ok read and understood what to do but where can I get a windows disc or USB??
And yes red I need to return my computer to the way I got it without any savings because I shared the computer and now its myn only and I want to have him like new.

If you are reinstalling a Factory OEM then you should be following the second tutorial I posted which has the installer provided in first step.

But first you must find the COA sticker on the machine. If Win7 came preinstalled then there will be one. Did it??

 

[Swane]

Wait is there a way that i can just delete all data on my pc without reinstalling windows?
by that i mean to delete everything i got on C except from windows itself and the drivers.

 

[Swane]

Wait stop every thing I looked up a bunch of other stuff and the thing I want is system restore but I gotz no idea ho to do that

 

[Swane]

All so I remember that when I just got the computer I burnt a recovery disc and I still have it

 

[gregrocker]

Please tell us your make and model of PC. It should be on a sticker on the PC.

I also asked you to look for the COA sticker which tells your licensed Windows version and Product Key. With that key you can do the Clean Reinstall OEM.

If you only want to reset your PC to factory settings to start over fresh with everything except your files and data - which you need to back up separately - then we will give you the steps if you reply with the requested information.