RE: Format an Old Computer

Use fdisk and delete the partition, then recreate it and format.

"gkw44" wrote:

> I have an old computer that runs Windows 98. I want to give it away, but was
> told
> that "formatting" will not clean all files and I should do a "low-level
> format".
>
> What is the best course of action, to clean this hard drive so I can
> reinstall Windows 98 and give computer away without any of my personal info
> still being available.
>
> Thanks for help

cw2955 wrote:
> "gkw44" wrote:
>
>> I have an old computer that runs Windows 98. I want to give it away, but was
>> told
>> that "formatting" will not clean all files and I should do a "low-level
>> format".
>>
>> What is the best course of action, to clean this hard drive so I can
>> reinstall Windows 98 and give computer away without any of my personal info
>> still being available.

> Use fdisk and delete the partition, then recreate it and format.

FDISK does not do a low-level format.

You have to find out the type of HD -- manufacturer and model -- then
check their website to see if they have a low-level format program for
that drive.