How Do I Install Windows 7 After Formatting My Hard Drive?

Can I format my hard drive and then install Windows 7?

You can format a partition with the Windows 7 installation DVD:

1. Boot from the DVD.
2. Click Install Now.
3. At the setup screen, click Custom (Advanced)
4. Click Drive Options.
5. Select the partition(s) you want to format – make sure you chose the CORRECT partition.
6. Click Format – this will delete EVERYTHING on that partition.

How do I wipe my hard drive clean and reinstall Windows 7?

To reset your PC

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings. …
2. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.
3. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap or click Get started.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.