# The best way to wipe my system clean

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-best-way-to-wipe-my-system-clean/114036>\
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**Created:** [June 24, 2004, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-best-way-to-wipe-my-system-clean/114036 "2004-06-24T01:11:45Z")\
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**Author:** ![DDD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9fc348/32.png) [@DDD](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DDD)\
**Post date:** [June 24, 2004, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/the-best-way-to-wipe-my-system-clean/114036/1 "2004-06-24T01:11:45Z")

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Okay it is about that time to format my machine(s). My question is what is the best way to do this so I start off with a clean slate? Is there a utility or something that is best to use? Or a method? I am in the process of backing up my files and when that is dont I want to begin…Any input appreciated.