wipe win98 pc but leave operationg system, select executables

[deja]

have a win98 laptop that i want to sell; but want to leave win98 on it
along with select executable programs, but want to wipe all data off hd

appreciate any suggestions for programs that can wipe data but leave
select executables

tx
tom

 

[Leythos]

have a win98 laptop that i want to sell; but want to leave win98 on it
along with select executable programs, but want to wipe all data off hd

appreciate any suggestions for programs that can wipe data but leave
select executables

Chances are that you will miss some data. Wipe the machine, then get a
disk-wipe program to really wipe it, then reinstall W98 if you want to
give it away with 98 working.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

have a win98 laptop that i want to sell; but want to leave win98 on it
along with select executable programs, but want to wipe all data off hd

appreciate any suggestions for programs that can wipe data but leave
select executables

tx
tom

To protect your personal information and data from any future users
of average skills, you should, at the very least, format the hard drive
and reinstall the OS and any applications that are being sold along with
the computer. If you wish to do a more thorough job of protecting your
friend's personal data, WipeDrive
(http://www.whitecanyon.com/wipedrive-erase-hard-drive.php) meets U.S.
DoD standards for securely cleaning surplus unclassified hard drives,
and could be used before formatting and reinstalling the OS and
applications. A quick Google search should also lead you to several
other similar products.


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Bruce Chambers

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