Is updated to windows 8, reset the entire computer, including passwords?

I forgot my password for my computer laptop windows 7. I had the idea of buying a physical and updated copy to update to windows 8.

I don't care if I lose all my files, because I have not used the laptop for a while and nothing important is about it.

Will this work if I do this?

Thank you

Windows 8 is a new reformat and install the o/s. It will wipe your computer clean.

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