How to completley wipe a computer for selling?

[General Nick]

Get a Windows installation disc or any other Operating System.

Format EVERYTHING. Don't do a quickie format. Format the forgetin' thing to hell's end. Delete the partition and make a new one.

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[MasterCookie]

So I have to buy a new disc? Seriously?

[Ethan]

So I have to buy a new disc? Seriously?

If it's running a recent OS, you could do a system restore or restore a backup CD that probably came with the computer.

[Righteous One]

It should've come with one.

some computers an "Ultimate Kleen-up" utility in the bios that takes out everything except the OS. Don't count on it though.

If you bought it new and never got a disc you may be able to get from the manufacturer.

[Thorax]

Google "Kill Disk". That's what I used to wipe my HDDs.

[MasterCookie]

Google "Kill Disk". That's what I used to wipe my HDDs.

Will it wipe my os?

[Ethan]

Google "Kill Disk". That's what I used to wipe my HDDs.

He wants to keep the OS.

[General Nick]

He wants to keep the OS.

Then get your desired Operating System installation disc and format away.

[Thorax]

Will it wipe my os?

Unfortunately, yes.

[MasterCookie]

Then get your desired Operating System installation disc and format away.

Hmm, Reactor worker said he might bye, Maybe if I knock the price another 100$ Or two, He  will bye with no os.

[DracoSoul]

Magnets

[MasterCookie]

Unfunny joke has been said.

[MasterCookie]

Bump.

[MasterCookie]

Bump!

[Ryuu]

Easy. Go into Control Panel, then Programs, and uninstall everything. Shouldn't take long. :)