How to format/wipe the hard drive to re-install Windows 7 as 32bit

[ButterflyStitching]

Hello,

Please help! I need to know how to wipe/format the hard drive to be able to re-install Windows 7 as 32bit. Please know that I know nothing.

Thank you!

 

[mi1ez]

I think ultimate boot disk has a utility?

http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/

 

[mi1ez]

It does, I've used DBAN in the past and it does exactly what you appear to be after.

 

[Hawkeye22]

During the install of windows, you are given the option to create/delete partitions and format. Just put your install disk in and go.