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syb01

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im not sure where to put this
« on: September 26, 2009, 11:11:56 AM »
i bought a used computer and the previous owners did not remove their information.i would like to know how to get rid of their info

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Re: im not sure where to put this
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2009, 11:22:28 AM »
Boot to whatever OS CD you plan on installing...
In the setup options have it remove the existing partition.
Then have it re-create the partition and run the setup to install Windows.

NOTE: you will have to travel to the manuf. site and DLoad and install all the drivers for that machine.
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