2006-09-15 18:12:41 · 8 answers · asked by art 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
If by CPU, you mean processor, there are no files stored on a processor. If you mean like a computer tower... then I recommend re-formatting the hard drive and reloading the OS just to ensure there are no outstanding issues with the machine.
2006-09-15 18:15:47 · answer #1 · answered by selbrit 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to be perfectly safe, there could be illegal files on the computer that can be recovered by law enforcement, but the OS doesn't see - I would use a disk wiping program. I regularly use Darik's Boot and Nuke, link below, and it works great. Download, create the floppy and then boot the machine from that and choose "autonuke", it will automatically erase all drives. Then ;you can re-install the OS. If you are trying to save the OS you should use Eraser, also below. First delete all the files you don't want, temp Internet files, cookies, etc and then let Eraser wipe the free space, not as secure as Darik's but probably ok. Good Luck
2006-09-16 01:23:18 · answer #2 · answered by Brent D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A CPU is the central processing unit. The processor is a component on the motherboard.
Do you mean you have been given a base unit (PC) without the monitor etc.?
Formatting a hard drive DOES NOT remove the data from it. Simply put, formatting hides the data away so that it can only be recovered with specialist software.
If the data is sensitive then you need to use software to "securely erase" it.
2006-09-16 01:37:44 · answer #3 · answered by n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CPU means Central Processing Unit
It looks like a chip. It contains no files
You may be talking about a Hard Drive. This contains files.
In that case Reformat. and reboot the Operating System like Windows or Linux
2006-09-16 01:21:16 · answer #4 · answered by masterdj2006 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should be able to go to the Accessories/system information to find out what kind it is.. what processor and speed... and memory.
2006-09-16 01:21:10 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to "Start", "Settings", "Control Panel", click on "Add/Remove Programs" and delete the programs that you don't want.
2006-09-16 01:17:13 · answer #6 · answered by S R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
boot it up and see, and delete what you don't want, or just format it and reinstall
2006-09-16 01:17:56 · answer #7 · answered by butchell 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you want to know what your hardware is try http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
2006-09-16 02:17:40 · answer #8 · answered by acklan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋