Format - Windows 7 Hard Drive !!exclusive!!

If you are selling the computer, do not just format. Use DBAN or physically destroy the drive. Your privacy is worth the extra hour.

Accept the license terms and choose the Custom (advanced) installation type. format windows 7 hard drive

When you format a drive, you will often see a "Quick Format" checkbox. If you are selling the computer, do not just format

You cannot format the drive where Windows 7 is currently running from within the system. To wipe your primary hard drive, you must boot from a Windows 7 installation DVD or USB. If you are selling the computer

You cannot format the C: drive from within Windows because Windows cannot delete the files it is currently running on.

Formatting a Windows 7 hard drive is easy once you understand the rules. Drives D/E: can be done inside Windows.