2006-11-18 06:46:07 · 11 answers · asked by chillin23875 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Yes - re-install the system
2006-11-18 06:47:28 · answer #1 · answered by J J 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you selling your computer, dumping it, or just want to start from fresh.
If your starting from fresh, just just re-install your OS. If installing from Windows, it's ask you which partition to install to. Choose to delete that partition, create a new partition, then format that partition using the NTFS format.
If your selling your system, there is a program call Windows Washer from Webroot. It has a system erase in which it will erase the entire boot drive, and write and delete data to the drive several times so that previous data cannot not be restored easily. You can actually specify the amount of times it writes and deletes the data. The more passes, the more time it's take.
However, if your dumping your computer, take out the hard drive and go "Office Space" on it with a sledge hammer!
2006-11-18 07:23:27 · answer #2 · answered by Shawn M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chose the format option. All fileswill be erased, including system files. Then you have to reload the programs. So do not go for formatting the 'C' drive where the system files are stored. I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems. Some RAM/ hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful
2006-11-19 22:32:20 · answer #3 · answered by RICH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me give u some easy solution
1) do u know dos code? use any kind of dos based operating system like NT 4.0 or any startup disk. just format drive by drive.
2)use iolo SYSTEM MECHANIC® 6 . it ahve one option like wipe all data. u could find this option on - protect- wipe all data. from left side menu.
You could download this from the link below
http://download.sjc.iolo.net/sm/6pro/SystemMechanic6Pro.exe
instralation note:- dont install anti virus or other tools
.
ask me for code.
3) U could do this by using a separate HD,then just go command prompt,type --->format (driveletter):
u done.
but be very much carefull.
BYE.
2006-11-18 07:06:38 · answer #4 · answered by asif2bd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Search the net for the Ultimate Boot CD. There is a utility that will erase everything to military standards with no hope of recovery.
2006-11-18 06:49:53 · answer #5 · answered by orlandobillybob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, put a couple of ants on your physical hard drive.
2006-11-18 06:53:50 · answer #6 · answered by marcalisss 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can format your drive.
2006-11-18 07:27:41 · answer #7 · answered by AzC 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah take it to circuit city or best buy and tell em to wipe the memory
2006-11-18 06:47:52 · answer #8 · answered by skull-rider 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes, but that involves reinstalling your complete os.
2006-11-18 06:47:24 · answer #9 · answered by stitchfan85 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
F-Disk.....no longer though--you can still partition (magic) I believe.
2006-11-18 06:48:28 · answer #10 · answered by Tesa2cute4u 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋