I have Dell PC, its 2 yrs old, can I delete all the data inside it and what software do I need. :)
J joelkyr New Member Jul 29, 2004 #1 I have Dell PC, its 2 yrs old, can I delete all the data inside it and what software do I need.
Praetor Administrator Staff member Jul 29, 2004 #2 Well if you want to delete it you can. You dont need anything other than say a windows boot disk to do so
Well if you want to delete it you can. You dont need anything other than say a windows boot disk to do so
J joelkyr New Member Jul 29, 2004 #3 So, how do you do that, my reason is Im gonna put it on the new rig Im building, and do you think it cause any problem?
So, how do you do that, my reason is Im gonna put it on the new rig Im building, and do you think it cause any problem?
N nomav6 New Member Jul 29, 2004 #4 boot to your boot disk, at the prompt type in format c:/ this will format all that is on the hard drive. No shouldn't cause any problems as long as you have a copy of an OS that you can install later.
boot to your boot disk, at the prompt type in format c:/ this will format all that is on the hard drive. No shouldn't cause any problems as long as you have a copy of an OS that you can install later.
Praetor Administrator Staff member Jul 29, 2004 #5 No shouldn't cause any problems as long as you have a copy of an OS that you can install later Click to expand... And you backup your important crap (if you have any)... and check that the drive is physically fit
No shouldn't cause any problems as long as you have a copy of an OS that you can install later Click to expand... And you backup your important crap (if you have any)... and check that the drive is physically fit