Windows Reset stops at 50% and cancels the reset

[Madtings]

I recently got a laptop which still had the owners files on , I tried to reset the laptop numerous times and yet it would not reset. I tried searching the internet for a solution and I could not find anything that would work. If there is anything you think might fix it please tell me in the thread, thanks

 

[SkyNetRising]

Reinstall OS.
Boot from from windows installation media and reinstall (format current OS partition in the process).

 

[Madtings]

Reinstall OS.
Boot from from windows installation media and reinstall (format current OS partition in the process).

Is there a step by step guide on how to do this and how to get this media installation?

 

[SkyNetRising]

Sure.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/faq/id-3567655/clean-installation-windows.html

 

[Madtings]

Sure.
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/faq/id-3567655/clean-installation-windows.html

In doing this process will I lose all the manufactures applications? If so is there a way I could keep it?

 

[SkyNetRising]

So - you want to loose previous owners personal files but keep his applications?
Then you have to delete them manually.

Clean reinstall wipes everything and reinstalls OS. So nothing from previous owner is left.

 

[Madtings]

So - you want to loose previous owners personal files but keep his applications?
Then you have to delete them manually.

Clean reinstall wipes everything and reinstalls OS. So nothing from previous owner is left.

I want to have the reset with the programs that came with the laptop when it was first bought. (sorry I didn't make it clear)

 

[SkyNetRising]

All manufacturers applications can be downloaded from manufacturers support web site.
Do clean OS reinstall and reinstall applications you need.

 

[Madtings]

All manufacturers applications can be downloaded from manufacturers support web site.
Do clean OS reinstall and reinstall applications you need.

oh ok thanks