Do a clean Windows7 install

To sell my laptop, I want to do a clean install of Win7.  I want to use DBAN (secure file deletion software) to ensure that any personal information is left on the laptop.  If I'm running DBAN on the entire hard drive (including on top of the recovery partition) I'll be able to install the OS on the HD using just the recovery of the DVD that I burned using the Recovery Manager?

In addition, you have other tips that you think I should follow before selling?

Yes, it must be installed using the recovery discs...

UH...

DBAN is great utility to not destroy your personal data, so no worries...

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