How to put it just as new ? (Windows 7)

Oleonius · Jul 1, 2013

Hi,

I have a custom PC that I made by myself with Windows 7 installed on it. Now, I want to restore it so that there's nothing on it but only Windows just when we buy it at the store. The reason: I want to sell it to another person in order to buy another PC. I don't have a CD to reinstall Windows. So, what can I do ?

jinayhvora · Jul 1, 2013

1. Uninstall all ur programs (Except core Windows ones) using a software that scans for leftovers such a Revo uninstaller
2. delete all ur personal files
3. format all HDD partitions except the C (or the one whr u have Windows installed)
1. Run CCleaner and Glary Utilities to scan for remaining junk files and clean the Registry

Snipergod87 · Jul 1, 2013

Oleonius :

Would recommend wiping your hard drive with DBAN.
You can download Offical Windows 7 ISO's here: http://www.pcworld.com/article/248995/how_to_install_windows_7_without_the_disc.html

There is an Official Windows 7 CD to USB tool which you can install windows from flash drive (if you dont have a CD ROM).
Make sure you have your key before wiping and reinstalling.

USAFRet · Jul 1, 2013

Personally, I'd wipe and reinstall. Then you will know that there is nothing lurking in the Registry.

Oleonius · Jul 1, 2013

jinayhvora :

What are the core Windows programs that I shouldn't uninstall ?

USAFRet :

I said that I don't have any CD to install Windows 7

USAFRet · Jul 1, 2013

Oleonius :

jinayhvora :

What are the core Windows programs that I shouldn't uninstall ?

USAFRet :

I said that I don't have any CD to install Windows 7

Assuming you still have the key, this link shows exactly how to do it (USB or disk):
http://www.pcworld.com/article/248995/how_to_install_windows_7_without_the_disc.html

Oleonius · Jul 1, 2013

In this article, they say that we need to have the product key. Keyfinder gives me a Product ID and a CD-key. Which one do I need to take ?

jinayhvora · Jul 1, 2013

the product ID as far as i know

USAFRet · Jul 1, 2013

The Windows install key is 5 groups of 5 characters.
No more, no less.

Oleonius · Jul 1, 2013

So, I make a DVD with the Windows 7 ISO, then wipe everything in my computer (SSD and HDD) and I boot on this DVD to reinstall the OS ? That's it ?

P.S. Which program should I take to format the drives ?

jinayhvora · Jul 1, 2013

just format all drives except ur boot drive using Windows inbuilt format function, then boot from the DVD, choose custom install, it will automatically wipe out the old OS installation

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