Windows 10: How to wipe, erase hard drive to re-install MS 7 from OEM stick as a 'clean install'

I went from Win 7 to Win 10 & back to 7. During the boot sequence a message says a disc needs to be scanned Volume Recovery. I went to a command prompt & typed chck disc but that was invalid. I put forth a similar question awhile back & they suggested for a 'clean install' to delete partitions. Plus the latency for booting is noticeable. Please advise.

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How to wipe a hard drive

Killdisk is a good hard drive eraser if you are still looking for suggestions.
http://www.killdisk.com/downloadfree.htm

 

Wipe and install Win 7

Confusing.
I assume you mean "not happy" instead of "beyond happy".

At the very least you'll need:

1. A legitimate W7 install disk and Product Key
2. KB976932 Service Pack 1
3. Driver install files
4. KB3020369 Prerequisite for KB3125574
5. KB3125574 W7 SP1 Update Rollup (Windows will be updated to April 2016)

Then follow this tutorial:
https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...ndows-7-a.html

Once you have successfully installed W7, the updates listed above and the drivers, install a program like Macrium Reflect and create at least 2 Backup System Images (on different external HDDs).
https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...e-macrium.html

Once you have created the Backup System Images, you can risk downloading the remaining updates for W7.
I only install the Security-Only updates (and some fixes for them):



Note:
You'll also need to apply IE and .NET updates separately.

 

Windows Vista Clean Installation

To do a clean install on a fresh hard drive with Vista on an upgrade disc, you have to follow certain steps. Buying a full install CD would've been easier, but using the upgrade disc only adds more time, so it's not that big of a deal.

Follow the instructions here to do a clean install with an upgrade disc: Perform a Clean Install with a Vista Upgrade Disc - Windows Vista Tips / Tricks /Tutorials | Vista Rewired