My mom has an older computer, running Windows ME. I have tried to re-install ME several times but it always causes errors after a re-install. I want to wipe the hard disk clean, then install Windows ME onto a clean hard disk. unfortunately, I've forgotten how to do it. can anyone help me with this? [...]
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How to check whether DVD is over writable, How to erase data on a DVD?
I want to save some programs on a DVD which already has some unnecessary data on it, do I need to first erase this data or the program will over write automatically. Is it necessary that DVD should be over writable or we can over write on any DVD? THANKS Check to see if the [...]
Need help switching and erasing hard drives?
I want to move the hard drive from my laptop into an old desktop that my family doesn't use anymore. I want to keep the desktop's hard drive and use it as extra storage for my computer. How do I go about removing the hard drive from my laptop, make it the primary hard drive, [...]
How to erase all browsing history from HARD DISK?
actully in my office every day i browse mozirilla. i will browse all sites…..but every 3 months IT department will checking what site i view…so please tell me…..how to erase all browsing history from HARD DISK? Use Ccleaner and remove your browsing history and in there is an option to wipe disk free space. it [...]
Can anyone recommend a good disk wipe utility?
I'm passing my computer on and rather than just format the hard drive I have read that it is recommended that i wipe the disk clean with a down loadable tool. I don't really want dban as that destroys the drive (I'm lead to believe), I just want a basic single over write so my [...]
Wiping HDD will my OS disc i got with the computer original still work?
Dell was gonna do it cause i guess our OS has a virus but since i modded our comp with some fans the warranty was up so im just gonna do it myself was wondering.. what steps i should follow to wipe it and if the XP disc i got with the computer would work [...]
hard drive – Why some recovery tools are still able to find deleted files after I purge Recycle Bin, defrag the disk and zero-fill free space? – Super User
I notice you asked about the filenames staying behind, as well as the data; that’s normal, no disk wiper will overwrite directory entries because the only way to do so is create and delete files in the containing directory until the old entry is overwritten. Depending on how fancy the filesystem is (ext4, ntfs, reiserfs, [...]
How do I erase my hard drive but keep essential software?
Ok so my hard drive is full of crap I don't need. the only problem is I don't know what is what. So does anyone know how I can erase EVERYTHING but what I abosultely need for it to run? I want all documents, files, and other software that didn't come with the computer erased [...]
