I just bought an HP computer and it came with instructions to create
restore CD's. So you might be able to create the restore CD's and then
wipe clean your HD and then reinstall the software.
Diane Kroeckel
On Fri, 23 Apr 2004 13:35:45 -0400 a fennell <[log in to unmask]>
writes:
> That makes complete sense. I don't know how I will "clean" mine when
> I donate it, because for the first time I bought an "off-the-shelf"
> HP machine and it came with NO DISKS. The software is in a hidden
> partition that can be "restored to just purchased state," but I'll
> bet that doesn't mean my data is truly "wiped clean." I will never
> again buy a machine that doesn't come with CD's containing the
> software. -Ann Fennell
>
> ----- Original Message
> ---------------------------------------------------------
> From: Sven
> 'Morning Ann,
> Basically, yes. But not in a "used" state. When I sell or donate a
> computer,
> the first thing I do is completely erase the hard drive. I then
> format it
> and reinstall / restore the software that was originally installed
> at the
> factory. When it leaves my possession, it's packaged and in the same
> state
> as it was when I received it. Exceptions might be if the person
> wanted an
> upgraded operating system, additional hardware / software, or
> otherwise
> customized in some way.
>
> On the other hand, when I'm working with a hard drive that I will
> continue
> to use, as in Alan's situation, it's not necessary (for me) to take
> extra
> precaution to insure no old data is recoverable before I install an
> operating system on it. -Sven Swanson, Sr.
>
> The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering
> Mandrake Linux or Red Hat Linux CD sets along
> with the OpenOffice CD... at a great price!!!
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>
>
The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering
Mandrake Linux or Red Hat Linux CD sets along
with the OpenOffice CD... at a great price!!!
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