What to use to clear whole computer?

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10-02-2005, 05:14 PM
imasoldier

What to use to clear whole computer?

Anyone know how to clear the whole computer to where it would only load to the bios? Sorry if this is in the wrong place wasn't sure if it should go here or hardware please move it there if this is wrong.
10-02-2005, 05:18 PM
Gripper

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

Just reformat the drive should do it
10-02-2005, 05:19 PM
peat moss

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

Format your disk using your Xp cd disk .

Heres a guide from one of our members . :)

http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/showthread.php?t=97309
10-02-2005, 05:38 PM
imasoldier

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

See I don't want to reformat I just want to delete everything I don't want any O/S on it just want the bios to load everytime I turn computer on.
10-02-2005, 05:49 PM
{I}{K}{E}

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

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Originally Posted by imasoldier

See I don't want to reformat I just want to delete everything I don't want any O/S on it just want the bios to load everytime I turn computer on.

you need to format todo that :huh:
10-02-2005, 06:16 PM
imasoldier

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

Well can someone please just tell me how to clear the computer yes I know format but where? I just want to get rid of this o/s on this computer thats all I don't want to put any o/s on it just clear.
10-03-2005, 02:30 AM
Schuler

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

http://www.killdisk.com/

Download it to floppy or CD. Pop it in.

Erase...Everything.
10-03-2005, 02:45 AM
Virtualbody1234

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

Unplug the HDD. You're done!

What do you want to do with a computer that has no OS?
10-03-2005, 02:49 AM
Leeson

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

what do you mean load into bios? the bios isnt a os of any kind, if you want to get to bios just press del at the startup, without any bios you wont get anything except a request to insert a boot disk like the XP CD or a MS-DOS boot disk
10-03-2005, 03:48 PM
Wolfmight

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

BIOS (basic input/output system) is the program a personal computer's microprocessor uses to get the computer system started after you turn it on. It also manages data flow between the computer's operating system and attached devices such as the hard disk, video adapter, keyboard, mouse, and printer. *You CANNOT run the bios as an operating system, since it can only run and configure the computer. It's extremely limited to this only.

To reformat is to completely delete a partition full of data (such as, reformatting the C drive). You can also perform a "wipe" instead which is more powerful than a reformat. It deletes the partition full of data, then writes 0s into it, preventing data recovery in most cases.

What is your goal here? I'm guessing you want to reinstall the operating system, due to a problem? I suggest a reformat, and reinstallation of windows...both can be done from the Windows installation cd.

Are you going to sell the computer? Get a copy of Kill Disk (http://www.killdisk.com/
) and "wipe" the hardrive. That way, your customer can't recovery your personal information.
10-03-2005, 04:42 PM
Chewie

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

Quote:

Originally Posted by imasoldier

See I don't want to reformat I just want to delete everything I don't want any O/S on it just want the bios to load everytime I turn computer on.

Superglue the Del key down.
10-03-2005, 05:29 PM
Leeson

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

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Originally Posted by Wolfmight

What is your goal here? I'm guessing you want to reinstall the operating system, due to a problem? I suggest a reformat, and reinstallation of windows...both can be done from the Windows installation cd.

he said he wants it to load into bios and not have any os on it.... LOL
10-03-2005, 05:57 PM
Virtualbody1234

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

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Originally Posted by Chewie UK

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Originally Posted by imasoldier

See I don't want to reformat I just want to delete everything I don't want any O/S on it just want the bios to load everytime I turn computer on.

Superglue the Del key down.

That's the best post! :lol:
10-03-2005, 08:37 PM
imasoldier

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

Dude guys ok here is the reason I don't want an O/s in the omputer because I have sold one of my computers and I don't want an o/s in it can I get any clearer and for those that have helped I thank you. Others that didn't well...
10-03-2005, 09:10 PM
orcutt989

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

Cant you use dos prompt and type C:\Reformat?
10-03-2005, 09:26 PM
twisterX

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

The guide on theat link is really great.
10-03-2005, 09:29 PM
Virtualbody1234

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

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Originally Posted by orcutt989

Cant you use dos prompt and type C:\Reformat?

Reformat isn't a DOS command.

Back to the topic... For a sold PC, remove any partitions and leave it as RAW. You can use the Windows XP CD to do this.
10-03-2005, 09:33 PM
imasoldier

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

Alright can you please explain how to do it on the cd? It was installed with windows xp professional. But I don't see the option to clear anything. What does it say?
10-03-2005, 09:50 PM
Virtualbody1234

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

You have to boot the CD and just before the installation you have options to create partitions, delete partitions, format etc.
10-03-2005, 09:51 PM
Leeson

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

if you want the disk completly wiped get a boot floppy and type format into the dos prompt

or with the XP CD... boot with the CD and when it asks where you want to install it will give you the option to format the HDD select yes, job done
10-03-2005, 10:12 PM
Virtualbody1234

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

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Originally Posted by Leeson

if you want the disk completly wiped get a boot floppy and type format into the dos prompt

That doesn't work with NTFS partitions. DOS isn't compatible with NTFS.
10-04-2005, 12:24 AM
peat moss

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

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Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234

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Originally Posted by Leeson

if you want the disk completly wiped get a boot floppy and type format into the dos prompt

That doesn't work with NTFS partitions. DOS isn't compatible with NTFS.

fdisk first then reboot , type format c:/u or format c:/s and that works with NTFS. :)
10-04-2005, 01:02 AM
Leeson

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

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Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234

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Originally Posted by Leeson

if you want the disk completly wiped get a boot floppy and type format into the dos prompt

That doesn't work with NTFS partitions. DOS isn't compatible with NTFS.

peat moss is right, it does work, it just depends on if you know how , besides he never said if it was NTFS or not and that combined with the fact that he doesn't know how to format a HDD probaby means it's not.
10-04-2005, 01:24 AM
peat moss

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

VB is right about the boot from cd and "raw" post tho and that should of been be the end of it . Now that we know what the thread starter wants , but thats why there's forums like this to help . Many ways to skin a cat eh . :)
10-04-2005, 01:26 AM
Virtualbody1234

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

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Originally Posted by peat moss

fdisk first then reboot , type format c:/u or format c:/s and that works with NTFS. :)

I know peat. But why use outdated DOS that isn't designed for Windows XP? It's also not as user friendly as the bootable CD by a long shot. :P

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Originally Posted by Leeson

peat moss is right, it does work, it just depends on if you know how , besides he never said if it was NTFS or not and that combined with the fact that he doesn't know how to format a HDD probaby means it's not.

I disagree. The default for Windows XP is NTFS. And I do know how. :dry:
10-04-2005, 01:32 AM
peat moss

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

Vb, read my post I beat you by a good 2 seconds ! Or that old saying I know you know . :D
10-04-2005, 01:44 AM
Virtualbody1234

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

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Originally Posted by peat moss

Vb, read my post I beat you by a good 2 seconds ! Or that old saying I know you know . :D

Yeah I saw that. Thanks peat!
10-04-2005, 02:28 AM
Leeson

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

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Originally Posted by Leeson

peat moss is right, it does work, it just depends on if you know how , besides he never said if it was NTFS or not and that combined with the fact that he doesn't know how to format a HDD probaby means it's not.

I disagree. The default for Windows XP is NTFS. And I do know how. :dry:[/QUOTE]

Well the fact that he doesn't know how to format a HDD tells me that he didn't know how, it was never in question if you did or not.... besides I did also say that he could use the XP CD as well, which I don't really belive does have a default, it is more a choice of the user, however yes it is highly reccomended to use the NTFS, but it could have been FAT32

but as peat said... there are many ways
10-04-2005, 03:24 AM
Virtualbody1234

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

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Originally Posted by Leeson

Well the fact that he doesn't know how to format a HDD tells me that he didn't know how, it was never in question if you did or not.... besides I did also say that he could use the XP CD as well, which I don't really belive does have a default, it is more a choice of the user, however yes it is highly reccomended to use the NTFS, but it could have been FAT32

but as peat said... there are many ways

:lol: Well... It's good to see that you know your stuff, Leeson.

Welcome to the board! :01:
10-04-2005, 03:39 AM
][JoE][

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

Does it remove the BOIS THINGY on startup ?
10-04-2005, 04:24 AM
Virtualbody1234

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

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Originally Posted by ][JoE][

Does it remove the BOIS THINGY on startup ?

BOIS is french for wood.
10-04-2005, 05:41 AM
peat moss

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

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Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234

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Originally Posted by ][JoE][

Does it remove the BOIS THINGY on startup ?

BOIS is french for wood.

Is n't it good Norwgian Wood ? Thats Paul Mccartney no ? Oh great showing my age again ! :cry:

OK John Lennon then sorry . :D
10-04-2005, 11:23 PM
Ariel_001

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

You can try Darik's Boot and Nuke ("DBAN")

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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.
10-05-2005, 12:18 AM
imasoldier

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

Ok well the xp disk that I have was a copied version and wasn't retail. Anyways it doesn't give me the option to format anywhere. Why is it so hard to just clear the computer. Harder to get rid of something then installing it. Also this computer does not have a floppy so that is out of the question. But I can make a boot disk.
10-05-2005, 01:25 AM
peat moss

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

You might have to change boot devices in the bios , its so simple really . Go back and look at the guide from bawA, or d/L Ariel's link .

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/...1785998,00.asp
10-05-2005, 01:42 AM
imasoldier

Re: What to use to clear whole computer?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schuler

http://www.killdisk.com/

Download it to floppy or CD. Pop it in.

Erase...Everything.

Hi I went to this website and used it and damn was it so easy that was all I need just to delete everything THANK YOU!!!

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