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Old 06-16-2008, 04:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi guys, so I have about for computers that I need to clean out the c: drive for, I don't want to totally wipe the hard drive because I'm planning to donate them....the one im currently working on is windows 98, pentium 2....please help if you can!!
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Old 06-16-2008, 06:18 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Cleaning Out c: for Windows 98

So, besides the obvious advice of deleting your documents, pictures, emails, etc., ......what is your question?
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Old 06-18-2008, 11:09 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Cleaning Out c: for Windows 98

Hi ksuar


The recent versions of SpyBot now include a secure "file shredder" utility that can help you securely remove the older data. And SpyBot still runs on Windows 98 --- http://www.download.com/Spybot-Searc...dlPid=10804822

You'll want to securely delete files especially - if you've done any financial transactions from the computers you are expecting to donate.

I believe there are other secure removal programs on sites like download.com that might to the trick as well. (I do recommend scanning such downloaded programs before using them - just to be safe & make sure you have a clean download).

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Old 06-29-2008, 11:26 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Yea some of the old computers have information that I obviously wouldn't want to get into anyone elses hands...I'll have to try the SpyBot, thanks Gary!
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