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| Author: | bmrnqb [ Mon 11-17-2008 6:47PM ] |
| Post subject: | Removing Windows without Reinstall |
I am sending my old laptop in to Best Buy's Trade-in program and it says "If you have a Microsoft operating system, please erase the operating system software from the device." I just did XP reinstall but i think they want it with a blank HD. Any ideas? I was thinking about ubuntu then format c:/? Also any live cd distro have a DOD wipe program? Thanks |
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| Author: | LostBoyz [ Mon 11-17-2008 6:58PM ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Removing Windows without Reinstall |
just start a new windows installation delete all the partitions and dont finish the install |
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| Author: | blitzvergnugen [ Mon 11-17-2008 7:24PM ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Removing Windows without Reinstall |
This sounds like it might do the trick and then some http://lifehacker.com/5090567/dariks-bo ... -shredding |
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| Author: | bmrnqb [ Mon 11-17-2008 8:12PM ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Removing Windows without Reinstall |
that link sounds pretty hardcore, I'll try it out and let you all know how it works. |
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| Author: | bmrnqb [ Wed 11-19-2008 5:52PM ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Removing Windows without Reinstall |
DBan worked like a charm. Is great if you want to completely wipe an entire computer, but don't use it if you just want one drive. That option is non existent. |
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