How do i wipe my pc ?

[bluemagma]

so im selling my pc and im using windows 7 and i was wondering how do i wipe my hdd and ssd?

 

[lodders]

Best way is take them out and keep them for your new build.
If you like, you can plug in the SSD to show your buyer that the PC works when you are selling it, then unplug it again

 

[USAFRet]

Wipe both drives with DBAN.
Then reinstall the OS.

 

[bluemagma]

dban ok ill give it a try

 

[bluemagma]

ssay i was installing windows on a usb how would i do that

 

[USAFRet]

ssay i was installing windows on a usb how would i do that

Do you have a valid license key and DVD install media?

 

[bluemagma]

no i just have windows my friend gave me on a key ? was just wondering how id install it

 

[USAFRet]

no i just have windows my friend gave me on a key ? was just wondering how id install it

What do you mean 'on a key'?
The license key? IF so, then go here and see if you can download the actual ISO from Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-recovery

 

[bluemagma]

no i just have windows my friend gave me on a key ? was just wondering how id install it

What do you mean 'on a key'?
The license key? IF so, then go here and see if you can download the actual ISO from Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-recovery

xD sorry i meant usb key

 

[USAFRet]

no i just have windows my friend gave me on a key ? was just wondering how id install it

What do you mean 'on a key'?
The license key? IF so, then go here and see if you can download the actual ISO from Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-recovery

xD sorry i meant usb key

OK, and do you have the license key?
If not, and you have not yet wipes the PC....download this: Belarc Advisor
This will (hopefully) report your license key.

Then...after you have wiped all drives, boot from that USB and install.
Give the new owner that license key.

 

[bluemagma]

so all i need is the windows 7 thats all

 

[USAFRet]

so all i need is the windows 7 thats all

You have the Windows install on the USB stick, right?