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| Thread ID: 91955 | 2008-07-24 01:40:00 | how do you permanently remove unwanted deleted files | hoanikai (13138) | Press F1 |
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| 691586 | 2008-07-24 01:40:00 | hello folks have recently aquired a reasonable pc from an oe bound workmate that is to go to my god son on the surface it comes up good when fired up tho the win xp is illegal checked the system with recuva and found the seller had removed a lot of files that are unsuitable for young eyes am worried that the eventual recipients inquisitive tech nature may find them 1. is there a good quality freeware to permanently remove unwanted deleted files or do i have to buy it, if so what is recommended 2. is there a cheap way of legitimising the win xp any suggestions would be appreciated |
hoanikai (13138) | ||
| 691587 | 2008-07-24 02:30:00 | Not really an easy/cheap way to legitimise XP - does the PC not have a Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) attached to the case with a license key?? To permanently delete the files, download & install CCleaner from here (www.filehippo.com). Tick all the options down the lefthand side, then go to options, settings and activate the Secure Deletion option, setting that to NSA (7 passes). Then go back to the Cleaner screen, shut down any open programs, run an Analyse, and then click Run Cleaner. Forgot to mention, the scan also includes emptying the recycle bin (still with the secure deletion option) so it will permanently remove anything there too that's already been deleted from other folders etc |
nofam (9009) | ||
| 691588 | 2008-07-24 02:43:00 | thanks nofam COA is for earlier XP home edition it appears with my limited knowledge someone has crashed it in the past and installed a new 120G HD and the uploaded Win XP pro with Sp3 updates as for the cc it is installed i will try what you suggested and make another post |
hoanikai (13138) | ||
| 691589 | 2008-07-24 02:47:00 | Cool - hopefully Wainuitech/Wratterus/Speedy et al will be along to give you the why's and wherefore's on how many components you can change in a PC before Windows throws a sulk :D | nofam (9009) | ||
| 691590 | 2008-07-24 02:57:00 | thanks again nofam have done as you suggested with the on board cc (updated it first) but when i check with recuva all the not wanted files are still there |
hoanikai (13138) | ||
| 691591 | 2008-07-24 02:58:00 | COA is for earlier XP home edition it appears with my limited knowledge someone has crashed it in the past and installed a new 120G HD and the uploaded Win XP pro with Sp3 updates I hate it when people do that! :crying :p You have the COA, but unfortunately it's for the wrong version of Windows. Service pack versions don't normally matter. It's up to you what you want to do - you could leave it as it is - or you could back up any important data, wipe the hard drive (If you completely wipe it - that will solve both problems) and the install XP Home. Obviously if you don't have the XP Home disk, you're up poo creek, but you can always borrow someone else's, then install the PC drivers, Sp3 and all the windows updates. I'd tend to go with that option, also means he gets a nice fresh install of Windows. :thumbs: Edit - mate, only JUST beat you to it as well! :p |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 691592 | 2008-07-24 02:58:00 | If it was me, I'd format the drive and do a nice clean install of xp home using the COE on the machine. I know - it's a bit of work, but you're godson will start out with a nice clean and fresh very responsive system. You'd need a XP home disc to do the install, but shouldn'd be hard to find if you don't have one yourself. You can use anyones - it's the COE serial that you need to authenticate it. *EDIT* LOL wratterus - snap again! ;) |
bevy121 (117) | ||
| 691593 | 2008-07-24 03:09:00 | Not sure if this method works with SP3: Link to Key removed |
Blam (54) | ||
| 691594 | 2008-07-24 03:13:00 | Not sure if this method works with SP3: [edited out quoted URL] Forum rules. ;) 5) Subject Matter: Asking for, or giving advice on how to pirate software will not be tolerated. This includes posting links to sites where Warez, no-CD hacks, keygens etc can be found. And yes, this also covers advice on how to illegally gain access to a commercial service, such as Sky TV. pressf1.co.nz |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 691595 | 2008-07-24 03:13:00 | hey wratterus & bevy121 sounds good advice as i understand it i should do the following 1. backup up all programs & files i think necessary for his use 2. totally wipe hard drive (Q.how do i go about that?) 3. install XP home from disk 4. install PC drivers (Q. not sure what you mean by that-although ben may know) 5. check for and install updates hope i've got it right |
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