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As title says. Really not got time to do a full reinstall. Apart from running C/Cleaner, removing my programes. Anything else I need to do? Sadly due to work commitments a full format is a no go as PC neded asap
skanky said:what the above guy said, but personally i would reformat, what if there is a file you may have missed and it has some important personal info on it?
its not worth the hassle of saving 1 hour imo.
basmic said:Have to admit, I'd be very tempted to run a hard-drive cleaner on the machine overnight, and even while you're at work for maximum removal.
Unless they're paying up for a Windows license, don't bother installing Windows.
basmic said:Have to admit, I'd be very tempted to run a hard-drive cleaner on the machine overnight, and even while you're at work for maximum removal.
Unless they're paying up for a Windows license, don't bother installing Windows.
Vai said:
It's not a formatter.fumbles said:2nd... Just formating won't delete your stuff. You could have stuff left in pagefile, ie credit card info, or other identity stuff.
Darik's Boot and Nuke ("DBAN") is a self-contained boot floppy that securely wipes the hard disks of most computers. DBAN will automatically and completely delete the contents of any hard disk that it can detect, which makes it an appropriate utility for bulk or emergency data destruction.
DBAN is a means of ensuring due diligence in computer recycling, a way of preventing identity theft if you want to sell a computer, and a good way to totally clean a Microsoft Windows installation of viruses and spyware. DBAN prevents or thoroughly hinders all known techniques of hard disk forensic analysis.
Vai said:
AnastieByte said:Is there anyway to back up drivers and service packs onto a disk to save download time?