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riverbound
10-09-2007, 04:27 PM
I have an old laptop that I dont use anymore. Is there anyway I can delete all the files on it and put it back to stock?
I would like to leave this one at the house on the desk but dont want all my personal info/documents avialable to anyone.....all this stuff is already been transfered to my new one.
Cheap Thrills
10-09-2007, 04:30 PM
if you want to completely delete the files a low level 3 pass format. most hard drive manufactures CDs have the low level format utility. Just boot from the cd.
If you're not too worried about it just a standard format and reload of the operation system will do the trick !
Have fun
T.
JB in so cal
10-09-2007, 04:31 PM
:idea: :idea:
http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/gri/lowres/grin232l.jpg
riverbound
10-09-2007, 04:33 PM
:idea: :idea:
http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/cartoonists/gri/lowres/grin232l.jpg
LMAO...no I have all that on the new one. Its all the work sensitive emails and financial stuff I want gone.
riverbound
10-09-2007, 04:34 PM
if you want to completely delete the files a low level 3 pass format. most hard drive manufactures CDs have the low level format utility. Just boot from the cd.
If you're not too worried about it just a standard format and reload of the operation system will do the trick !
Have fun
T.
In english please :D
<----not very computer savy, but can post like a MOFO :D
Cheap Thrills
10-09-2007, 04:42 PM
In english please :D
<----not very computer savy, but can post like a MOFO :D
ummm,,, Remove Hard Drive from the computer and place on a flat hard surface... Smash with hammer ,, buy new drive and install..
That's the easy method :D
Google results for Low Level Format Utilities (http://www.google.com/search?q=Low+level+format+utility+&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a)
:edit: if you're not computer savy, the low level format process can prove difficult and requires basic DOS knowledge. and if the process is interrupted before it is finished it can destroy the drive. If the information on the drive isn't too sensitive then just a format and reload of the operating system. I will assume you're running one of the Windows Flavors.. if you're using XP just insert the XP cd into the CD rom drive and reboot.. and follow the instructions. It will give you the option to format the drive as the install begains..
Good Luck
T.
riverbound
10-09-2007, 04:45 PM
ummm,,, Remove Hard Drive from the computer and place on a flat hard surface... Smash with hammer ,, buy new drive and install..
That's the easy method :D
Google results for Low Level Format Utilities (http://www.google.com/search?q=Low+level+format+utility+&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a)
T.
will using one of these also delete my operating system? I lost the Windows disk a while ago and dont have a copy of it?
Cheap Thrills
10-09-2007, 04:49 PM
will using one of these also delete my operating system? I lost the Windows disk a while ago and dont have a copy of it?
Yes it will delete everything permanently. If you don't have a Windows CD then your stuck whith what you have... which version Windows is the machine currently running ? I may have a spare disk or two here..
T.
riverbound
10-09-2007, 04:54 PM
Yes it will delete everything permanently. If you don't have a Windows CD then your stuck whith what you have... which version Windows is the machine currently running ? I may have a spare disk or two here..
T.
XP home. Version2 Service pack 2
rivergoer
10-09-2007, 04:55 PM
hey billdoe what the fuhuck isup mandingo
Cheap Thrills
10-09-2007, 04:55 PM
XP home. Version2 Service pack 2
I have it shoot me a PM.
T.
OCMerrill
10-09-2007, 04:59 PM
Not to jack but check your PM's CT.
:D
riverbound
10-09-2007, 05:01 PM
hey billdoe what the fuhuck isup mandingo
In english please :D
Nord
10-09-2007, 05:04 PM
Hey Bill...........hit up Brian (Angry Inch) he will do it for you...........
riverbound
10-09-2007, 05:07 PM
Hey Bill...........hit up Brian (Angry Inch) he will do it for you...........
:idea:
marty722
10-09-2007, 05:44 PM
Just doing a format will not take the data away fromt he drive. You must do a LO Level format. You can remove data from a drive that has just a reg format. Or again a hammer will also work most of the time.:eek: :eek:
riverbound
10-09-2007, 05:47 PM
Just doing a format will not take the data away fromt he drive. You must do a LO Level format. You can remove data from a drive that has just a reg format. Or again a hammer will also work most of the time.:eek: :eek:
I dont want to ruin the computer...just want to remove all the personal financial stuff and work stuff. so anyone can use it.
paradigm shift
10-09-2007, 07:31 PM
I have an old laptop that I dont use anymore. Is there anyway I can delete all the files on it and put it back to stock?
I would like to leave this one at the house on the desk but dont want all my personal info/documents avialable to anyone.....all this stuff is already been transfered to my new one.
I know just enough to get me in trouble but a low level format is not as final as some believe. Most will not have the knowledge or tools to recoup information from a low level but if you want to be really sure I would look at other tools. Just me but I am some what anal at times. :o
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,22920-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html
http://ask-leo.com/how_should_i_erase_my_hard_drive_before_i_give_it_ away.html
edit add; http://www.heidi.ie/eraser/
Or the hammer! :eek: