How to completely remove windows 8.1

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Sam172

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I am getting rid of my old PC and I want to completely remove Windows 8.1 64 Bit OEM so that I can install it on my new PC. Could someone give me a step by step run through on how to uninstall the OS from my PC (or link to someplace that does)?
 
Solution

Remember, this will delete ALL personal files; everything.
Also, confirm there is ONE hard drive installed in this computer and that ONE hard drive has the operating system you want to delete. If yes, move on.

Boot from the disc and go through the menus as if your installating until you come across "Upgrade" or "Custom" installation. Select Custom installation, and click the circled object shown int his photo:
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After that, select the first partition on the list and press delete. Do the same with all the other partitions until it just shows something like this:
698GBs Unallocated

Once you're done shut...