How does one erase everything and I mean everything including the stuff that others have downloaded onto my computer. I want to entirely erase everything so that if someone were to come by they could never see what has been downloaded. How can I do it?
2007-01-06 17:26:46 · 8 answers · asked by answer? 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Easiest method for you would be to download this free & easy to use utility :
http://dban.sourceforge.net/
DBAN is a means of ensuring due diligence in computer recycling, a way of preventing identity theft if you want to sell a computer, and a good way to totally clean a Microsoft Windows installation of viruses and spyware.
DBAN prevents or thoroughly hinders all known techniques of hard disk forensic analysis.
Offers bootable floppy or CD versions.
regards,
Philip T
2007-01-06 21:02:02 · answer #1 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Youll have to reformat your hard drive. This means that EVERYTHING will be erased. However, if you do not have a disk to reinstall your operating system then you cannot reformat your hard drive. If you do, you will have a worthless computer, because you need an OS in order to use it. Also try not downloading things that you wouldnt want to show to others.
2007-01-06 17:35:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the Win XP install disk, insert it in the drive and boot up from the CD. When the menu comes up, read the instructions very carefully and completely reformat the drive and reinstall the operating system. Then you will have to install the device drivers for every device, get online and update Windows.
2007-01-06 18:59:41 · answer #3 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your computer might have comprise an working equipment disc, insert it, reboot the computer, and press which ever button permits you to compliment the boot device, boot from the disc and then until now you reinstall the OS, a format application will enable you to wipe your HDD.
2016-10-30 05:26:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grab your Operating System(OS) cd put it in the cd drive restart then wait for the drive to auto exeacute it then it will go to the install Windows Screen wait for that to load then go to the option that says
repair WIndows XP press "R"
wait for that to load
then type format C:
that may take awhile.
If u dont understand wot i said go 2 this site
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm#How%20to%20access%20the%20Recovery%20Console:
2007-01-06 22:58:04 · answer #5 · answered by Jimmy D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If all else fails - reformat your hard drive, and re-install your operating system. It's a pain in the tuchas, but it works. Good luck.
2007-01-06 17:34:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is easy, actually. All you have to do is contact your local police department and ask for their "Kiddie Porn Eraser Diskette". They will give you a copy for free, and even show you how to use it if you ask.
2007-01-06 17:58:16 · answer #7 · answered by dogpoop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, what did you do? what are you hiding?
2007-01-06 17:29:10 · answer #8 · answered by jabbergirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋