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Cleaning out the computer
emrism
post Jun 27 2008, 04:34 PM
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I am trying to clear out all files, programs, EVERYTHING on my old computer so i can sell it (i still have all the original discs to reinstall the programs). I tried DBAN several times, but it didn't work! Is there anything else i can do? Since a stranger will be getting the computer, i want to be absolutely sure that none of my files can be recovered. Thanks!!

oh, in case you need the info - it's an older Dell PC that operates on Windows 98 SE.
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Abydos
post Jun 27 2008, 04:43 PM
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Killdisk works on any system that can boot into DOS.

Killdisk

Be sure to read how it works, here: LINK


Regards Abydos
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emrism
post Jun 27 2008, 08:43 PM
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Thanks very much! that seems to have done it!
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post Jun 27 2008, 11:44 PM
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