How to I clear a harddrive to use for a new OS?

LukeMaBoy · Jan 1, 2015

I recently bought a laptop and want to wipe it clean so nothing is left on it. I still want to be able to use it though and I want to install a new OS on it. How would I do this? Should I use a program like CCleaner to wipe it or what? Thanks! Be descriptive in your answer please.

ThatVietGuy · Jan 1, 2015

When you go through the installation process there will be an option to format the hard drive.

Step 8 - http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

LukeMaBoy · Jan 1, 2015

ThatVietGuy :

I already have it plugged into my PC, how would I wipe it beforehand?

ThatVietGuy · Jan 1, 2015

No, like I said, you can do it DURING the installation. Follow the directions and when you get to step 8 you can format the drive to wipe it of any stored data.

You can wipe it in another computer, but that's an unnecessary hassle.

LukeMaBoy · Jan 1, 2015

ThatVietGuy :

Is formating what I should do though?

ThatVietGuy · Jan 1, 2015

Format = wiping a hard drive clean (which is EXACTLY what you said you wanted in the first post).

USAFRet · Jan 1, 2015

LukeMaBoy :

During the OS install, when it asks 'Where', select Advanced.
You will see all existing partitions.
Delete all of them.
Format the one resulting space.
Install.

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