How to reinstall Windows 8 to factory settings?

I'm trying to reinstall Windows 8 Pro on my computer. The problem is this: I've upgraded to Pro 7 8 and when I go to "reset to factory settings" I get a message saying «some files may be missing, insertion of media» This 'media' am I supposed to insert? I have all my media recovery, I did when I first turned on my computer (Win 7) and I have the drive that the tech helped me to burn my Windows 8 Pro upgrade. Which one should I use? I'm trying to get my computer to where I have nothing on the hard disk, but Windows 8 Pro. In other words, I want a clean, like new, of the machine. Or would it be better to do a custom installation of Windows 7 and wipe all my hard drive, leaving only the installation of Windows 7 and download the upgrade of Windows 8 by using the product key that I bought? Facing a dilemma of folk here! If this thread seems a bit confusing, it's because I'm working on three different machines. I'm not interested in the backup of personal files or media. I just want a 'Clean' install on a single partition, if that's possible.

If I do as suggested by Abraham, he returns it back to Win 8 or Win 7?

Then, you do a reset.  Press Win - I, then click Power and hold down SHIFT while you press Restart.  Follow the instructions to reset your computer.  It will take about six hours, but everything will be back to factory settings.

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