Windows 7 redirect, or what to purge/delete on a new Windows 7 laptop to be returned....

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Steve Mc

I can't find which newsgroup to ask the following question. So if anyone
could redirect me to the proper newsgroup, I'd apprecaiate it. Or if anyone
could answer this question.


I've had a Windows 7 laptop for a few weeks, but I intend to return it. I've
mostly surfed, but I would like to know what and how to delete any and all
records of my surfing, etc. Also my logon. Basically I don't want anything
from me on that computer when I return it.

Thanks,

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Steve Mc

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Steve said:
I can't find which newsgroup to ask the following question. So if anyone
could redirect me to the proper newsgroup, I'd apprecaiate it. Or if anyone
could answer this question.


I've had a Windows 7 laptop for a few weeks, but I intend to return it. I've
mostly surfed, but I would like to know what and how to delete any and all
records of my surfing, etc. Also my logon. Basically I don't want anything
from me on that computer when I return it.

Thanks,
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For this sort of question, the operating system is really irrelevant.

To protect your personal information and data from any future users of
less than average skills, you should, at the *_very least_*, format the
hard drive and then re-install the OS. You can do this using the
original Installation CD.

If you wish to do a more thorough job of protecting your personal
data, WipeDrive
(http://www.whitecanyon.com/wipedrive-erase-hard-drive.php) meets U.S.
DoD standards for securely cleaning surplus unclassified hard drives,
and could be used before formatting and reinstalling the OS and
applications. There are also several freeware utilities available for
this purpose, although they don't necessarily meet the DoD standards.
Google is your friend.

Otherwise, remove the hard drive and physically destroy it.


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Bruce Chambers

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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
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Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot
 
Bruce Chambers said:
For this sort of question, the operating system is really irrelevant.

To protect your personal information and data from any future users of
less than average skills, you should, at the *_very least_*, format the
hard drive and then re-install the OS. You can do this using the
original Installation CD.

If you wish to do a more thorough job of protecting your personal
data, WipeDrive
(http://www.whitecanyon.com/wipedrive-erase-hard-drive.php) meets U.S. DoD
standards for securely cleaning surplus unclassified hard drives, and
could be used before formatting and reinstalling the OS and applications.
There are also several freeware utilities available for this purpose,
although they don't necessarily meet the DoD standards. Google is your
friend.

Otherwise, remove the hard drive and physically destroy it.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand
Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot
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Wow ! I didn't expect all that.

I definitely didn't add any financial or personal info, mainly just websites
I visited and my wirleless network key. I guess that's all I was really
worried about.
Can those two tasks be easily done ?

Thanks,

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Steve Mc

DNA to SBC to respond
 
Steve said:
Wow ! I didn't expect all that.

I definitely didn't add any financial or personal info, mainly just websites
I visited and my wirleless network key. I guess that's all I was really
worried about.
Can those two tasks be easily done ?

Thanks,
Click to expand...

To repeat:

To protect the information and data you've specified from any future
users of less than average skills, you should, at the *_very least_*,
format the hard drive and then re-install the OS. You can do this
using the original Installation CD.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot
 
Bruce Chambers said:
To repeat:

To protect the information and data you've specified from any future users
of less than average skills, you should, at the *_very least_*, format the
hard drive and then re-install the OS. You can do this using the
original Installation CD.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand
Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot
Click to expand...


Ok, thanks.

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Steve Mc

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