is there something I can do to errase files for sure dose running all the upload disk erase stuff like porn or is it still there
2006-10-23 19:32:10 · 9 answers · asked by tess 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
just look for the files and dlete them.........do not delete anything in the windows folder
or reformat the disk but you will need to reinstall the operating system
2006-10-23 19:34:22 · answer #1 · answered by brinlarrr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My question to you is why you would buy a used computer when new ones are so reasonable? If you have to buy a used one, I have heard that a computer expert can retrieve a lot of things that have been deleted. So if I were you, I would reformat the entire machine if you have the discs. Then download and install any updates.
2006-10-23 19:35:52 · answer #2 · answered by phoenixheat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're buying it from a store, they usually do that themselves and make sure nothing is on it. If you are buying it from someone that you know, then ask them to reformat the computer so that it will erase everything except for what was on it when they first bought it.
2006-10-23 19:42:02 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Maul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reinstalling does not help this. if it has been used for illegal searches the network card address would be there in the sites where they have made a search. so just buy a new network card for the comp and give back the old one. and donot use the new one for illegal searches.
2006-10-23 20:11:55 · answer #4 · answered by Trinity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can delete all material on the computer with software. check with Best Buy. So regardless of search history, all will be erased.
2006-10-23 19:34:44 · answer #5 · answered by Eddie G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do an f-disk. Format disk to hard drive. Be sure to make sure you have a rescue disk and boot disk
2006-10-23 19:36:46 · answer #6 · answered by Tedi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't. You can, for a price take this puter to a professional who actually can clean it for you, most likely mostly. Or format it and start fresh.
Better to start fresh with choices only you make. Custom build your puter. And watch who you tell where you are or who you are, it can be quite nasty on the web.
2006-10-23 20:12:38 · answer #7 · answered by Norton N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u kinda dont i mean u can scan it and make sure its ok but if its been formatted u will never know its kinda buyer beware
2006-10-23 19:37:13 · answer #8 · answered by shawn_michaels_show_stopper02 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you..or a friend know how, just delete everything and reinstall the operating system.
2006-10-23 19:41:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋