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    selling my emachines...question about restoring

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by callisto9, Apr 3, 2006.

  1. callisto9

    callisto9 Notebook Consultant

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    i am selling my emachines M2105 on ebay, but i've never sold a laptop/computer to a stranger before. what should i do to "wipe" the computer clean? is a system restore good enough? or should i reformat the hard drive? any advice? i am somewhat worried about security, as i've been the victim of credit card fraud. :(

    any suggestions, advice would be much appreciated. thanks!
     
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    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I would do a wipe of the machine. Just to make sure none of your personal stuff is there. I would use like Killdisk, just to make sure. Then do a system restore with the disk.

    I am going to move this to the software section, you will get better responses there.

    If you would like to post in the FS/FT forums list specs and price and see if you get some hits. :)
     
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    callisto9 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks for the help! unfortunately, i can't locate the restore disk (or any of the paperwork). can i do a system restore without the disck?

    there are already some hits on the laptop on ebay, so i can't really list it here! i don't even know how much to expect to get for this thing!
     
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