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Windows 7 redirect, or what to purge/delete on a new Windows 7 laptop to be returned....
I can't find which newsgroup to ask the following question. So if anyone
could redirect me to the proper newsgroup, I'd apprecaiate it. Or if anyone could answer this question. I've had a Windows 7 laptop for a few weeks, but I intend to return it. I've mostly surfed, but I would like to know what and how to delete any and all records of my surfing, etc. Also my logon. Basically I don't want anything from me on that computer when I return it. Thanks, -- Steve Mc DNA to SBC to respond |
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Windows 7 redirect, or what to purge/delete on a new Windows7 laptop to be returned....
Steve Mc wrote:
I can't find which newsgroup to ask the following question. So if anyone could redirect me to the proper newsgroup, I'd apprecaiate it. Or if anyone could answer this question. I've had a Windows 7 laptop for a few weeks, but I intend to return it. I've mostly surfed, but I would like to know what and how to delete any and all records of my surfing, etc. Also my logon. Basically I don't want anything from me on that computer when I return it. Thanks, For this sort of question, the operating system is really irrelevant. To protect your personal information and data from any future users of less than average skills, you should, at the *_very least_*, format the hard drive and then re-install the OS. You can do this using the original Installation CD. If you wish to do a more thorough job of protecting your personal data, WipeDrive (http://www.whitecanyon.com/wipedrive...hard-drive.php) meets U.S. DoD standards for securely cleaning surplus unclassified hard drives, and could be used before formatting and reinstalling the OS and applications. There are also several freeware utilities available for this purpose, although they don't necessarily meet the DoD standards. Google is your friend. Otherwise, remove the hard drive and physically destroy it. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot |
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Windows 7 redirect, or what to purge/delete on a new Windows7 laptop to be returned....
Steve Mc wrote:
I can't find which newsgroup to ask the following question. So if anyone could redirect me to the proper newsgroup, I'd apprecaiate it. Or if anyone could answer this question. I've had a Windows 7 laptop for a few weeks, but I intend to return it. I've mostly surfed, but I would like to know what and how to delete any and all records of my surfing, etc. Also my logon. Basically I don't want anything from me on that computer when I return it. Thanks, For this sort of question, the operating system is really irrelevant. To protect your personal information and data from any future users of less than average skills, you should, at the *_very least_*, format the hard drive and then re-install the OS. You can do this using the original Installation CD. If you wish to do a more thorough job of protecting your personal data, WipeDrive (http://www.whitecanyon.com/wipedrive...hard-drive.php) meets U.S. DoD standards for securely cleaning surplus unclassified hard drives, and could be used before formatting and reinstalling the OS and applications. There are also several freeware utilities available for this purpose, although they don't necessarily meet the DoD standards. Google is your friend. Otherwise, remove the hard drive and physically destroy it. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot |
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Windows 7 redirect, or what to purge/delete on a new Windows 7 laptop to be returned....
"Bruce Chambers" wrote in message
... Steve Mc wrote: I can't find which newsgroup to ask the following question. So if anyone could redirect me to the proper newsgroup, I'd apprecaiate it. Or if anyone could answer this question. I've had a Windows 7 laptop for a few weeks, but I intend to return it. I've mostly surfed, but I would like to know what and how to delete any and all records of my surfing, etc. Also my logon. Basically I don't want anything from me on that computer when I return it. Thanks, For this sort of question, the operating system is really irrelevant. To protect your personal information and data from any future users of less than average skills, you should, at the *_very least_*, format the hard drive and then re-install the OS. You can do this using the original Installation CD. If you wish to do a more thorough job of protecting your personal data, WipeDrive (http://www.whitecanyon.com/wipedrive...hard-drive.php) meets U.S. DoD standards for securely cleaning surplus unclassified hard drives, and could be used before formatting and reinstalling the OS and applications. There are also several freeware utilities available for this purpose, although they don't necessarily meet the DoD standards. Google is your friend. Otherwise, remove the hard drive and physically destroy it. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot Wow ! I didn't expect all that. I definitely didn't add any financial or personal info, mainly just websites I visited and my wirleless network key. I guess that's all I was really worried about. Can those two tasks be easily done ? Thanks, -- Steve Mc DNA to SBC to respond |
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Windows 7 redirect, or what to purge/delete on a new Windows 7 laptop to be returned....
"Bruce Chambers" wrote in message ... Steve Mc wrote: I can't find which newsgroup to ask the following question. So if anyone could redirect me to the proper newsgroup, I'd apprecaiate it. Or if anyone could answer this question. I've had a Windows 7 laptop for a few weeks, but I intend to return it. I've mostly surfed, but I would like to know what and how to delete any and all records of my surfing, etc. Also my logon. Basically I don't want anything from me on that computer when I return it. Thanks, For this sort of question, the operating system is really irrelevant. To protect your personal information and data from any future users of less than average skills, you should, at the *_very least_*, format the hard drive and then re-install the OS. You can do this using the original Installation CD. If you wish to do a more thorough job of protecting your personal data, WipeDrive (http://www.whitecanyon.com/wipedrive...hard-drive.php) meets U.S. DoD standards for securely cleaning surplus unclassified hard drives, and could be used before formatting and reinstalling the OS and applications. There are also several freeware utilities available for this purpose, although they don't necessarily meet the DoD standards. Google is your friend. Otherwise, remove the hard drive and physically destroy it. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot Wow ! I didn't expect all that. I definitely didn't add any financial or personal info, mainly just websites I visited and my wirleless network key. I guess that's all I was really worried about. Can those two tasks be easily done ? Thanks, -- Steve Mc DNA to SBC to respond |
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Windows 7 redirect, or what to purge/delete on a new Windows7 laptop to be returned....
Steve Mc wrote:
"Bruce Chambers" wrote in message ... Steve Mc wrote: I can't find which newsgroup to ask the following question. So if anyone could redirect me to the proper newsgroup, I'd apprecaiate it. Or if anyone could answer this question. I've had a Windows 7 laptop for a few weeks, but I intend to return it. I've mostly surfed, but I would like to know what and how to delete any and all records of my surfing, etc. Also my logon. Basically I don't want anything from me on that computer when I return it. Thanks, For this sort of question, the operating system is really irrelevant. To protect your personal information and data from any future users of less than average skills, you should, at the *_very least_*, format the hard drive and then re-install the OS. You can do this using the original Installation CD. If you wish to do a more thorough job of protecting your personal data, WipeDrive (http://www.whitecanyon.com/wipedrive...hard-drive.php) meets U.S. DoD standards for securely cleaning surplus unclassified hard drives, and could be used before formatting and reinstalling the OS and applications. There are also several freeware utilities available for this purpose, although they don't necessarily meet the DoD standards. Google is your friend. Otherwise, remove the hard drive and physically destroy it. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot Wow ! I didn't expect all that. I definitely didn't add any financial or personal info, mainly just websites I visited and my wirleless network key. I guess that's all I was really worried about. Can those two tasks be easily done ? Thanks, To repeat: To protect the information and data you've specified from any future users of less than average skills, you should, at the *_very least_*, format the hard drive and then re-install the OS. You can do this using the original Installation CD. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot |
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Windows 7 redirect, or what to purge/delete on a new Windows7 laptop to be returned....
Steve Mc wrote:
"Bruce Chambers" wrote in message ... Steve Mc wrote: I can't find which newsgroup to ask the following question. So if anyone could redirect me to the proper newsgroup, I'd apprecaiate it. Or if anyone could answer this question. I've had a Windows 7 laptop for a few weeks, but I intend to return it. I've mostly surfed, but I would like to know what and how to delete any and all records of my surfing, etc. Also my logon. Basically I don't want anything from me on that computer when I return it. Thanks, For this sort of question, the operating system is really irrelevant. To protect your personal information and data from any future users of less than average skills, you should, at the *_very least_*, format the hard drive and then re-install the OS. You can do this using the original Installation CD. If you wish to do a more thorough job of protecting your personal data, WipeDrive (http://www.whitecanyon.com/wipedrive...hard-drive.php) meets U.S. DoD standards for securely cleaning surplus unclassified hard drives, and could be used before formatting and reinstalling the OS and applications. There are also several freeware utilities available for this purpose, although they don't necessarily meet the DoD standards. Google is your friend. Otherwise, remove the hard drive and physically destroy it. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot Wow ! I didn't expect all that. I definitely didn't add any financial or personal info, mainly just websites I visited and my wirleless network key. I guess that's all I was really worried about. Can those two tasks be easily done ? Thanks, To repeat: To protect the information and data you've specified from any future users of less than average skills, you should, at the *_very least_*, format the hard drive and then re-install the OS. You can do this using the original Installation CD. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot |
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Windows 7 redirect, or what to purge/delete on a new Windows 7 laptop to be returned....
"Bruce Chambers" wrote in message ... Steve Mc wrote: "Bruce Chambers" wrote in message ... Steve Mc wrote: I can't find which newsgroup to ask the following question. So if anyone could redirect me to the proper newsgroup, I'd apprecaiate it. Or if anyone could answer this question. I've had a Windows 7 laptop for a few weeks, but I intend to return it. I've mostly surfed, but I would like to know what and how to delete any and all records of my surfing, etc. Also my logon. Basically I don't want anything from me on that computer when I return it. Thanks, For this sort of question, the operating system is really irrelevant. To protect your personal information and data from any future users of less than average skills, you should, at the *_very least_*, format the hard drive and then re-install the OS. You can do this using the original Installation CD. If you wish to do a more thorough job of protecting your personal data, WipeDrive (http://www.whitecanyon.com/wipedrive...hard-drive.php) meets U.S. DoD standards for securely cleaning surplus unclassified hard drives, and could be used before formatting and reinstalling the OS and applications. There are also several freeware utilities available for this purpose, although they don't necessarily meet the DoD standards. Google is your friend. Otherwise, remove the hard drive and physically destroy it. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot Wow ! I didn't expect all that. I definitely didn't add any financial or personal info, mainly just websites I visited and my wirleless network key. I guess that's all I was really worried about. Can those two tasks be easily done ? Thanks, To repeat: To protect the information and data you've specified from any future users of less than average skills, you should, at the *_very least_*, format the hard drive and then re-install the OS. You can do this using the original Installation CD. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot Ok, thanks. -- Steve Mc DNA to SBC to respond |
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Windows 7 redirect, or what to purge/delete on a new Windows 7 laptop to be returned....
"Bruce Chambers" wrote in message ... Steve Mc wrote: "Bruce Chambers" wrote in message ... Steve Mc wrote: I can't find which newsgroup to ask the following question. So if anyone could redirect me to the proper newsgroup, I'd apprecaiate it. Or if anyone could answer this question. I've had a Windows 7 laptop for a few weeks, but I intend to return it. I've mostly surfed, but I would like to know what and how to delete any and all records of my surfing, etc. Also my logon. Basically I don't want anything from me on that computer when I return it. Thanks, For this sort of question, the operating system is really irrelevant. To protect your personal information and data from any future users of less than average skills, you should, at the *_very least_*, format the hard drive and then re-install the OS. You can do this using the original Installation CD. If you wish to do a more thorough job of protecting your personal data, WipeDrive (http://www.whitecanyon.com/wipedrive...hard-drive.php) meets U.S. DoD standards for securely cleaning surplus unclassified hard drives, and could be used before formatting and reinstalling the OS and applications. There are also several freeware utilities available for this purpose, although they don't necessarily meet the DoD standards. Google is your friend. Otherwise, remove the hard drive and physically destroy it. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot Wow ! I didn't expect all that. I definitely didn't add any financial or personal info, mainly just websites I visited and my wirleless network key. I guess that's all I was really worried about. Can those two tasks be easily done ? Thanks, To repeat: To protect the information and data you've specified from any future users of less than average skills, you should, at the *_very least_*, format the hard drive and then re-install the OS. You can do this using the original Installation CD. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot Ok, thanks. -- Steve Mc DNA to SBC to respond |
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Windows 7 redirect, or what to purge/delete on a new Windows 7 lap
Hello Steve,
Here is a novel idea. Bring up GOOGLE, or BING, or ALTAVISTA, or YAHOO etc. etc. in your browser. Enter the following text: how to delete any and all records of my surfing Click till your hearts content. i.e. ALTAVISTA http://www.altavista.com/web/results...ng&kgs=1&kls=0 Good luck -=- "Steve Mc" wrote: I can't find which newsgroup to ask the following question. So if anyone could redirect me to the proper newsgroup, I'd apprecaiate it. Or if anyone could answer this question. I've had a Windows 7 laptop for a few weeks, but I intend to return it. I've mostly surfed, but I would like to know what and how to delete any and all records of my surfing, etc. Also my logon. Basically I don't want anything from me on that computer when I return it. Thanks, -- Steve Mc DNA to SBC to respond . |
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Windows 7 redirect, or what to purge/delete on a new Windows 7 lap
Hello Steve,
Here is a novel idea. Bring up GOOGLE, or BING, or ALTAVISTA, or YAHOO etc. etc. in your browser. Enter the following text: how to delete any and all records of my surfing Click till your hearts content. i.e. ALTAVISTA http://www.altavista.com/web/results...ng&kgs=1&kls=0 Good luck -=- "Steve Mc" wrote: I can't find which newsgroup to ask the following question. So if anyone could redirect me to the proper newsgroup, I'd apprecaiate it. Or if anyone could answer this question. I've had a Windows 7 laptop for a few weeks, but I intend to return it. I've mostly surfed, but I would like to know what and how to delete any and all records of my surfing, etc. Also my logon. Basically I don't want anything from me on that computer when I return it. Thanks, -- Steve Mc DNA to SBC to respond . |
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