Best way to wipe / reset windows 7 laptop

[Strychnine]

Before I give this laptop away I want it clean. What's the best / easiest way to make that happen?

[abecx]

A full NTFS format ( not quick ) is good enough for the government and is good enough for you.

[Strychnine]

A full NTFS format ( not quick ) is good enough for the government and is good enough for you.

How do i do that?

Explain it like I'm 5.

[Fordblue625]

How do i do that?

Explain it like I'm 5.

Abecx is of course the internet God, but if you're looking for a ELI5 version, here is a 5 minute Dept of Defense wipe video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_mjCKUkSk8

[abecx]

How do i do that?

Explain it like I'm 5.

Why?

[Strychnine]

Why?

Because I'm dumb and forgot how to google?



(going to google ntfs format)

[abecx]

I'll help if you hit any serious road blocks, but its really easy format a drive, it'll take a while though depending on the size.

[stang2be]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+reinstall+windows+7#