Remove all data from Computer

[Geek]

I would like to donate my laptop to another individual who is need of a
computer. I want to wipe off all of the information and programs that i have
contributed. Is there a way to restore the computer to like new status?

[Karen Albrecht [MSFT]]

I suggest formatting the drive and re-installing Windows. This will ensure
that all of your existing files and applications are cleaned off the
computer before handing your computer off.

--
Karen
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

"Geek" > wrote in message
...
> I would like to donate my laptop to another individual who is need of a
> computer. I want to wipe off all of the information and programs that i
have
> contributed. Is there a way to restore the computer to like new status?
>
>
>

[Greg P Rozelle]

Also,
Backup drivers for him.
Some computers have restore cds or
restore method.

Greg P Rozelle



>On Thu, 31 Jul 2003 11:10:31 -0700, "Karen Albrecht [MSFT]" > wrote:

>I suggest formatting the drive and re-installing Windows. This will ensure
>that all of your existing files and applications are cleaned off the
>computer before handing your computer off.
>
>--
>Karen
>This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
>
>"Geek" > wrote in message
...
>> I would like to donate my laptop to another individual who is need of a
>> computer. I want to wipe off all of the information and programs that i
>have
>> contributed. Is there a way to restore the computer to like new status?
>>
>>
>>
>
>


Disclaimers
My advice is as-is. It could trash you system.
http://www.angelfire.com/in4/computertips/

[Geek]

I found out that my toshiba does indeed have a restore CD and in fact,
three. All I had to do was pop them in ...in order and it gave me the option
to restore the system and wipe off all data. Thanks all.

"Greg P Rozelle" > wrote in message
...
> Also,
> Backup drivers for him.
> Some computers have restore cds or
> restore method.
>
> Greg P Rozelle
>
>
>
> >On Thu, 31 Jul 2003 11:10:31 -0700, "Karen Albrecht [MSFT]"
> wrote:
>
> >I suggest formatting the drive and re-installing Windows. This will
ensure
> >that all of your existing files and applications are cleaned off the
> >computer before handing your computer off.
> >
> >--
> >Karen
> >This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights.
> >
> >"Geek" > wrote in message
> ...
> >> I would like to donate my laptop to another individual who is need of a
> >> computer. I want to wipe off all of the information and programs that i
> >have
> >> contributed. Is there a way to restore the computer to like new status?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
> Disclaimers
> My advice is as-is. It could trash you system.
> http://www.angelfire.com/in4/computertips/

[weeshug]

I found out that my toshiba does indeed have a restore CD and in fact,
three. All I had to do was pop them in ...in order and it gave me the option
to restore the system and wipe off all data. Thanks all.

"Greg P Rozelle" wrote in message
...
Also,
Backup drivers for him.
Some computers have restore cds or
restore method.

Greg P Rozelle



On Thu, 31 Jul 2003 11:10:31 -0700, "Karen Albrecht [MSFT]"
wrote:

I suggest formatting the drive and re-installing Windows. This will
ensure
that all of your existing files and applications are cleaned off the
computer before handing your computer off.

--
Karen
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights.

"Geek" wrote in message
...
I would like to donate my laptop to another individual who is need of a
computer. I want to wipe off all of the information and programs that i
have
contributed. Is there a way to restore the computer to like new status?







Disclaimers
My advice is as-is. It could trash you system.
http://www.angelfire.com/in4/computertips/


how do i format my hard drive and reinstall windows xp. Also is it necessary to do this in order to remove all data from pc