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    please HELP formatting raid 0

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by toonnut1, Jun 8, 2012.

  1. toonnut1

    toonnut1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ive done a format using alienrespawn but when its finished i can do a windows restore and go back months. i don't want that info on my computer as i'm selling it i need a full format no trace left. what do i do please?


    PS its 330am i'm off to bed i will do what people say tomorrow thanks!
     
    toonnut1, Jun 8, 2012
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  2. Geared2play.com

    Geared2play.com Company Representative

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    use the disks included with the box to reinstall windows, they will wipe everything. you can also wipe the recovery partition from disk management that is built into windows
     
    Geared2play.com, Jun 9, 2012
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    toonnut1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for your help :)
     
    toonnut1, Jun 9, 2012
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  4. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    And if you're worried about your previous data you can use DBAN to secure erase your HD.
     
    katalin_2003, Jun 9, 2012
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