how do i delete everything off of my netbook without using a boot cd?

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i am selling my old netbook to a friend and he wants me to wipe everything off of it before he buys it.  i thought it would be easier than it is turning out to be.  i just would like step by step instructions that do not involve a windows or any other os boot disk.  thank you in advance.

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► Built-In Recovery Tutorial's ◄ (Warning: May Delete Personal Data)

See -> http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f108/laptop-recovery-instructions-162525.html

( Find Your Computer's Make And Follow the Instructions )

I Presume your friend has an OS USB To Install?
(As the below method will Erase Everything)

Here's Plenty of Tutorial's explaining how to Create a DBan USB.
(With which you can Boot from, And Erase EVERYTHING)
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=create+dban+usb+tutorial&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a

On the Other hand if your friend does not plan on Installing an OS..
You are going to have to Uninstall all your stuff manually.

► Remove All Temporary Files ◄  (Increase Computer Speed)

Download, Install & Run CCleaner -> http://download.cnet.com/ccleaner/

In CCleaner, click the CCleaner icon at left.
On the Windows tab, select the Wipe Free Space check box.
CCleaner displays a warning about extra time. Click OK.
   
Go to Tools, Uninstall.. Uninstall anything you KNOW you dont need.
Also Go to Tools, Startup.. Disable Anything you KNOW you dont need.

Then do Two scans in sections.. Cleaner & Registry.. Remove any Findings.

That will Remove any programs you dont need, clean temp files,
Clean the Registry & Permanently erase Files you've deleted.

Hope it helps :)

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