| Post ID |
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User |
| 182135 |
2003-10-11 01:20:00 |
Hi, I'm going to sell my win98 and not sure what to do to get rid of my info etc on the pc. SHould i reformat the whole pc? currently it's partitioned with win98 and RH7.3 on the other. I am hoping to sell it with both OS partially installed. How do i do that? |
amijinx (4450) |
| 182136 |
2003-10-11 01:35:00 |
The easiest way will be to repartition the disk. That will shoot both OSs. Make it a single partition ... anyone who wants Linux will know how to split it. Use the W98 CD to make the HD bootable to DOS, and copy the directory containing the CAB files to a directory called "C:\INSTALL" or something. That way if the new owner wants Windows, they can just go to that directory and type "setup". It's a bit difficult to "partially install" Linux ... I suppose you could copy the CDs to the HD. :D |
Graham L (2) |
| 182137 |
2003-10-11 01:38:00 |
If you stored any sensitive information such as credit card number and passwords (this also means the password remembering feature of IE and your dial up account settings.) then I would suggest downloading a free uitl that wipes sensitive data from your machine. there are heaps out there one I use is East Tech Eraser. Then format your machine and reinstall the OS only if you intend to supply them with the original OS installation disks as well, if not then leave it blank. |
Odin (227) |
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