How do I completely wipe my PC?

Question

I'm finally selling it and I want to make sure all of my information is completely erased from the hard drive. I'd like to keep the OS on it, but if that's not possible that's okay too.

Answer 1

I'd suggest formatting your hard drive to delete the data. I'd also suggest that you wipe the master boot record as well.

Answer 2

you need a cd that can reformat your harddrive

Answer 3

There's lots to pick from, l used dericks boot and nuke worked good. Just google wipe hard drive.

Answer 4

several ways

1) your computer may have come with its very on boot disc - some used to come with a cd and a floppy .

2) if you go to, programs>Accessories>System Tools> System Restore, follow the prompts and it will wipe everything, and will run as it were brand spanking new again!

Answer 5

FORMAT

Reinstall operating system only,,,