Windows Clean Out

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I have an old PC running Windows 98 SE which I would like to give away to a
person at work. Could someone pleases tell me how I can clean out all my
personal information on various programmes etc as I don't have the
installation disc.
Thanks in advance

Skye
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Skye said:
I have an old PC running Windows 98 SE which I would like to give away to a
person at work. Could someone pleases tell me how I can clean out all my
personal information on various programmes etc as I don't have the
installation disc.
Thanks in advance

Skye
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Don't do it! - minimum would be to do a format, but I'd recommend a
full-drive scrub.
Irma
 
Skye said:
I have an old PC running Windows 98 SE which I would like to give away to a
person at work. Could someone pleases tell me how I can clean out all my
personal information on various programmes etc as I don't have the
installation disc.
Thanks in advance

Skye
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Formatting the HDD will do the job, but if there is any sensitive data then
consider something like Acronis Drive Cleaner
http://www.acronis.com/enterprise/products/drivecleanser/

Other than the above, physically damage the HDD [sledge hammer or
similar]
rgds
Roberto
 
I love a sense of humour!!!!
Thanks for the advice, I'll try the first option. then most likely the 2nd
if it doesn't work!!!

Skye
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Roberto said:
Skye said:
I have an old PC running Windows 98 SE which I would like to give away to a
person at work. Could someone pleases tell me how I can clean out all my
personal information on various programmes etc as I don't have the
installation disc.
Thanks in advance

Skye
Click to expand...

Formatting the HDD will do the job, but if there is any sensitive data then
consider something like Acronis Drive Cleaner
http://www.acronis.com/enterprise/products/drivecleanser/

Other than the above, physically damage the HDD [sledge hammer or
similar]
rgds
Roberto
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Skye said:
I love a sense of humour!!!!
Thanks for the advice, I'll try the first option. then most likely the 2nd
if it doesn't work!!!

Skye
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Formatting will "erase" the HDD's contents, but even after doing that
it is still possible to undelete the data, hence my advice to use
something stronger if you consider there is anything sensitive on the
HDD.

rgds
Roberto
 
I thought you said you dont have the win installation media?

Skye said:
I love a sense of humour!!!!
Thanks for the advice, I'll try the first option. then most likely the 2nd
if it doesn't work!!!

Skye
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Roberto said:
Skye said:
I have an old PC running Windows 98 SE which I would like to give away to a
person at work. Could someone pleases tell me how I can clean out all my
personal information on various programmes etc as I don't have the
installation disc.
Thanks in advance

Skye
Click to expand...

Formatting the HDD will do the job, but if there is any sensitive data then
consider something like Acronis Drive Cleaner
http://www.acronis.com/enterprise/products/drivecleanser/

Other than the above, physically damage the HDD [sledge hammer or
similar]
rgds
Roberto
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No, I don't!!
I'll download Roberto's Acronis Clean Out programme recommendation or
similar or sledge hammer it - lol

Skye
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DL said:
I thought you said you dont have the win installation media?

Skye said:
I love a sense of humour!!!!
Thanks for the advice, I'll try the first option. then most likely the 2nd
if it doesn't work!!!

Skye
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Roberto said:
I have an old PC running Windows 98 SE which I would like to give away to a
person at work. Could someone pleases tell me how I can clean out all my
personal information on various programmes etc as I don't have the
installation disc.
Thanks in advance

Skye

Formatting the HDD will do the job, but if there is any sensitive data then
consider something like Acronis Drive Cleaner
http://www.acronis.com/enterprise/products/drivecleanser/

Other than the above, physically damage the HDD [sledge hammer or
similar]
rgds
Roberto
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Skye said:
I have an old PC running Windows 98 SE which I would like to give away to a
person at work. Could someone pleases tell me how I can clean out all my
personal information on various programmes etc as I don't have the
installation disc.
Thanks in advance

Skye
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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 only the OS and those applications whose licenses are to
be included in the sale/transfer. If you wish to do a more thorough job
of protecting your personal data, WipeDrive 2.2.1
(http://www.accessdata.com/Product07_Overview.htm?ProductNum=07) meets
U.S. DoD standards for securely cleaning surplus unclassified hard
drives, and could be used before formatting and reinstalling the OS and
applications.


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