Cleaning using a separate tool

I plan the Dispose or sell my computer I got a grant and am ready to upgrade. It's a relatively new PC running Windows 7 2010 all about. I was wondering if I could perform a cleaning disc using DBAN (Darik Boot and Nuke), a reputable tool, effective and famous deepened. I use that as a precautionary measure during much of the sensitive information of my parents, and my own bank information on the computer. Is it not possible to use this tool to erase the contents of the disc, and then use the recovery discs to format and install the operating system?

BlackTee wrote... "It would be possible to use this tool (DBAN) to clear the contents of the disk, and then use the recovery discs to format and install the operating system?"

YES, you can use DBAN to clean the disc by using the option of erasing of DOD or you want your custom settings. The game of you HP recovery discs should start and restore the computer to a factory State. For more specific information, please provide the full model and/or the product number of the HP computer in question.

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