Quick Answer: How to Format and Reinstall Windows 7?

How to Format a Computer

• Turn on your computer so that Windows starts normally, insert the Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive, and then shut down your computer.
• Restart your computer.
• Press any key when prompted, and then follow the instructions that appear.

How do I reformat windows 7 without a disk?

To access it, follow these instructions:

1. Boot the computer.
2. Press F8 and hold until your system boots into Windows Advanced Boot Options.
3. Select Repair Cour Computer.
4. Select a keyboard layout.
5. Click Next.
6. Login as an administrative user.
7. Click OK.
8. At the System Recovery Options window, select Startup Repair.

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

Windows 8

• Press the Windows key plus the “C” key to open the Charms menu.
• Select the Search option and type reinstall in the Search text field (do not press Enter).
• Select the Settings option.
• On the left side of the screen, select Remove everything and reinstall Windows.
• On the “Reset your PC” screen, click Next.