Formatting Laptop

[mlbtheshow]

Probably a stupid question - im going to format my laptop, either to flog it or pass it on to family.

Now the problem is, I never made the factory backup CD so I assume that could cause some issues?

If that is not a issue, would a simple reformat of the HDD and then installation of say Windows 7 (from a seperately purchased CD) be sufficient to ensure the laptop and all its components work? Things like the card reader, Wireless Card, Touchpad, all the ports etc?

Cheers,

 

[POB]

Windows 7 should get most of those things working.

But if not visit the manufacturers site and download any missing drivers.

 

[bees]

what laptop do you have and what operating system in it? usually laptop has built in recovery windows on the hdd.