How do I reset windows XP without a CD? Also, when recycling a Dell desk top how do i ensure everything is off the hard drive and memory
lrich
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You can't you need the installation media.
Also, when recycling a Dell desk top how do i ensure everything is off the hard drive and memory
I use BCwipe for single files additional drives, it's a free utility
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zelkea
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How do I reset windows XP without a CD?
You can't you need the installation media.
Also, when recycling a Dell desk top how do i ensure everything is off the hard drive and memory
I use BCwipe for single files additional drives, it's a free utility http://download.cnet.com/BCWipe/3000-2144_4-10009333.html
Or if you want to wipe the entire hard drive you can use any low level format utility like this one.... http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/HDD-Low-Level-Format-Tool-Download-37794.html
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lrich
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You can't you need the installation media.
I use BCwipe for single files additional drives, it's a free utility http://download.cnet.com/BCWipe/3000-2144_4-10009333.html
Or if you want to wipe the entire hard drive you can use any low level format utility like this one.... http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/HDD-Low-Level-Format-Tool-Download-37794.html
AJZ
Thank You.
zelkea
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Your welcome and thank you for taking the time to say thanks.... :)
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