[mythicalillusions]

;] Okay, So I am going to be selling my computer. But I need to find out a way to get RID of all the files i have downloaded and uploaded to my computer for good. But I do not wanna delete The sorta thing's that make the computer function, like the window's and Internet. but because I herd people can bring back up your information even after it's deleted got me worried. So can anyone help?

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Hi mythicalillusions,

Do you have a restore disk that came with the computer?
What operating system?
What kind of computer is this?

The ideal would be to have either a restore disk or a full install disk to reinstall after a complete wipe of the hard drive using a program like DBAN. A three pass wipe and nothing short of an electron microscope will find anything on the hard drive. Reformat and install fresh.

If this is not an option you will have to manually remove all your files, clear all temporary files (especially temporary internet files) and defrag the disk. CCleaner will help with the clean up and eraser will overwrite the empty sectors of the disk with a secure wipe.

[silverbeard]

Hi mythicalillusions,

Do you have a restore disk that came with the computer?
What operating system?
What kind of computer is this?

The ideal would be to have either a restore disk or a full install disk to reinstall after a complete wipe of the hard drive using a program like DBAN. A three pass wipe and nothing short of an electron microscope will find anything on the hard drive. Reformat and install fresh.

If this is not an option you will have to manually remove all your files, clear all temporary files (especially temporary internet files) and defrag the disk. CCleaner will help with the clean up and eraser will overwrite the empty sectors of the disk with a secure wipe.