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Wipe my computer

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August 29, 2013 2:49:02 AM

I'm about to sell my laptop but I want to wipe everything and just have the very basics on there. Can I do it without a the disc it came with or am I going to have to buy another one as I have not got the one it came with.

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August 29, 2013 6:35:05 AM

On the bottom of your laptop should be a Product Key for Windows which you can use to install it. Get your hands on a copy of Windows (disc, you can even download a bootable image you can run off a USB from their website) and format the laptop's HDD. Re-install Windows, use the key and you should have nothing but Windows on there.
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August 29, 2013 6:43:12 AM

If you have windows 8, there is a feature that returns it to stock.

Windows 8:

To reset your PC

1. Point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.

2. Under PC settings, tap or click General.

3. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows , tap or click Get started.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen.


As for windows 7, check to see if the laptop manufacturer has restore images for your model, or a reserve restore partition. CD key should be on the bottom of your laptop if you get your hands on a Windows 7 image.
August 29, 2013 7:04:49 AM

Ok I have windows Xp, I have the product key but I can't seem to find the downloadable disc to go my memory stick
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