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2006-11-25 03:09:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
You need to have a basic grasp of DOS. Because no matter how much you re-format your drive, do disk clean-up and manually delete everything that you can, there are three .dat files stored in your computer that keep an ongoing record of every website you visit, every e-mail you send and receive and every chat that you participate in. The .dat files are what the police and forensics use to retrieve information from people's computers who are suspected of crimes. There's not enough room here to go into how to erase your .dat files but if you really, really need to get rid of some information google ".dat" and learn how. Good luck.
2006-11-25 03:19:35 · answer #1 · answered by SchrodingersTigress 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I like to use Darik's Boot & Nuke on my hard drive before a clean install to make sure everything is wiped clean.Its Free.Get it here...
http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=61951&package_id=58479&release_id=439240
Some computers come with the full Windows install disk others have what they call a restore disk. So you will have to take a look at what came with your computer.????
I have used Kill Disk as well, but I find Darik's to be a far better free program.
Here is the link for Kill Disk as well.....
http://www.killdisk.com/downloadfree.htm
As an added security measure I recommend everyone always download your files from the Original Site.That way you also know your getting the latest file available.
Major Geeks is a good site.
2006-11-25 11:18:41 · answer #2 · answered by Cbot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can format it but you will need the original operating system cd and the key associated on it.
The operating system maybe windows XP, windows 2000, linux or other.
you can ask one of your friend who done this operation before.
2006-11-25 11:23:21 · answer #3 · answered by JP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a fresh install, then everything will be deleted
2006-11-25 11:11:24 · answer #4 · answered by makman26 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try "KillDisk"
Available for FREE at "majorgeeks.com"
This is a clean download site.
2006-11-25 11:19:46 · answer #5 · answered by papaalw 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think if you go somewhere under my computer..you will find the system restore..which will restore it back to when you either first bought it..or the default restore..
2006-11-25 11:19:05 · answer #6 · answered by blahblahblah21 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Isn`t it called formatting?
2006-11-25 11:12:23 · answer #7 · answered by DarkChoco 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
LOOK JUST FORMAT YOUR HARDDRIVE 3 TIMES AND WILL BE BRAND NEW
2006-11-25 12:07:35 · answer #8 · answered by x_x_andre_x_x 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋