bluegiraffe Posted June 2, 2014 ID:836812 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I was thinking if selling it or failing that donating it to a charity but what should I do first to ensure any personal info is removed? Do I need the original windows disks as I'm not sure where there are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pondus Posted June 2, 2014 ID:836823 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Try this http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+erase+my+hdd+before+giveaway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegiraffe Posted June 3, 2014 Author ID:837265 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Thanks. Will I need the original disks? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted June 3, 2014 ID:837326 Share Posted June 3, 2014 If you plan on reinstalling the operating system back on the computer for the person your going to sell/give it to, then yes you will need them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaB Posted June 4, 2014 ID:837419 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I have restored a few computers to factory condition using the Recovery Manager that were headed for the trash bin due to heavy infection, then donated them to Church/Community local youth groups. That could be an option for you. What is the make, model number and Operating System installed? Donna Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegiraffe Posted June 4, 2014 Author ID:837612 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Thanks for the replies. We have now decided the keep the computer at the moment. Some games only seem to run in XP and not in Windows 8.1 so we'll just uninstall everything else and use it for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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