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    Restore OEM Vista 64-bit

    I'll probably be getting rid of my 64-bit Vista PC soon. It's a PC that I built myself and I used an OEM version of Vista 64-bit (Home Premium Edition). I want to wipe the disk completely before I get rid of the PC. Is it possible to restore the OS to base build using my OEM copy of Vista? If not, is there any other way that I can restore the OS from the OEM DVD so that the disk is effectively wiped of any personal data?

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    Re: Restore OEM Vista 64-bit

    The easy way would be to uninstall any apps you don't want to sell on with your computer, create a new user account, and delete your old one. That'll effectively delete any personal data related to your user account. You might want to comb through the C:/Users/Public dir after to make sure there isn't any other cruft left behind. Though the only way to be 100% sure you get everything is a nuke and reinstall, of course.
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    Re: Restore OEM Vista 64-bit

    use dban
    then just install vista and install all updates.

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    Re: Restore OEM Vista 64-bit

    dban is appropriate if you have classified data or sensitive IP to protect when decommissioning machines or hard drives. But rather excessive when it comes to clearing emails sent to dear old granny.
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    Re: Restore OEM Vista 64-bit

    I suppose my real question is whether my OEM license for Vista will let me reinstall it (onto the same computer)?

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    Re: Restore OEM Vista 64-bit

    It should do...

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    Re: Restore OEM Vista 64-bit

    Quote Originally Posted by Taz View Post
    I suppose my real question is whether my OEM license for Vista will let me reinstall it (onto the same computer)?
    Yes, you wont have any issues there.
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    Re: Restore OEM Vista 64-bit

    Quote Originally Posted by Taz View Post
    I suppose my real question is whether my OEM license for Vista will let me reinstall it (onto the same computer)?
    its microsoft, they are used to seeing monthly reinstalls of O/S's.

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    Re: Restore OEM Vista 64-bit

    Quote Originally Posted by bizw0z View Post
    its microsoft, they are used to seeing monthly reinstalls of O/S's.
    meeeow!!!
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    Re: Restore OEM Vista 64-bit

    You can use Delprof and sell on the computer with the operating system.


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    Re: Restore OEM Vista 64-bit

    I've reinstalled Vista 64 OEM so you should have no problems. I recommend using dban to wipe the HDD then performing a fresh installation of Vista and any security patches.

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