transaman Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 I have a computer that I need to delete completely. It is utterly virus infested and I want to get it working to its full potential. How would I wipe every last bit before I reinstall windows? I want to delete every bit, not just reinstall windows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BionicSniper Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 ur kidding right?? format it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
transaman Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 I was under the impression that reformatting still left tiny traces of the old install+progs, when i did it to my old comp it was still hella slow and was $#%t when I started trying to use it again. Am I way off or what. Does it delete everything fully or just "delete" it and wait for it to be overwritten by other programs. I know I'm a newb but I just got back into computers recently. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolzero101 Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 Well lets say for example you want to erase all your porn or something, pop in a windows disc and load up to the format screen, then do a full reformat. A quick reformat leaves traces, a full reformat kills it all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inu_Yasha Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 actually, look for a program called killdisk. That program does a low level format and writes 0's to the whole drive. Run that program maybe 2 times to be safe and you're set to go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vampire Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 ur kidding right?? format it 418618[/snapback] A bit rude mate... Yes, a format clears everything and can be done easily by starting up with the windows disk in the drive. Let it do what it has to do for a while, then you get to a section where you can add and delete partitions. What I do to format is delete the partition entirely, then create it again and format it using NTFS (FULL, not quick). Then install windows from there. Its very easy really and most of your time is spend waiting for windows to install. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 (edited) This reminds me, to look for my XP disk. Actualy I shoulda done this second I started new computer, find all discs and drivers and put em in one spot, including a nice little disc that costed 200$! damm memory, now gotta find them all. Whats a bad sector anyways, is it like a mold spot on a tamato? Lol. Edited February 14, 2005 by Ste Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goran Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 Yea look for a low level format disk. That'll wipe it totally clean if for example you have a boot sector virus which a norma format wouldnt fix. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 Your hdd manufacturer normally has a utilities disc included with the drive. use it and do a low level format. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BionicSniper Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 yeah i was rude because if you're building your own computer and u dont know how to get rid of data......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 Hey, were allowd to ask stupid questions at these forums right, I mean common, if your gonna make fun of him, why don't you look up all my posts..... How the hell do u think I got 5 stars anyways? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inu_Yasha Posted February 14, 2005 Posted February 14, 2005 LOL, we were all noobs at one time, so think about that before you criticize people! I know I ask a lot of dumb questions, espcially since I've been out of computers for a while... Just chill and help people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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