Q. I have a Dell Inspiron that I want to sell, but first I would like to wipe the memory from it. I have already pulled all files that are important to me and put them on another computer, so now its just erasing everything from the laptop. How do I do that?
A. When I got a laptop ready to sell, I would delete all the personal information, run CCleaner to clean the empty space on the hard drive at least three times (makes it harder for a recovery program to retrieve anything), then I'd reinstall the operating system from either my recovery partition or the recovery disks twice. The installation formats the hard drive as part of the process - doing it twice back to back should make it that much harder for anyone to recover whatever traces of personal information might be left on the hard drive.
Running the Windows Updates to bring the computer current is a nice touch - but optional, I don't have to pay extra unless I use a lot of "extra" data - I've bought one used laptop that I had to enter the activation code to finish the installation of the operating system - the seller claimed some kind of legal reason, but I don't recall what that reason was.
Running the Windows Updates to bring the computer current is a nice touch - but optional, I don't have to pay extra unless I use a lot of "extra" data - I've bought one used laptop that I had to enter the activation code to finish the installation of the operating system - the seller claimed some kind of legal reason, but I don't recall what that reason was.
How can I format my computer and not lose my programs?
Q. Okay so I want to format my computer. The problem is, I have programs I dont want to lose like Microsoft Office. Im afraid that it will ask me for the key again and I have already put the program on another computer so I ran out of open installation chances. Is there a way I can format my PC and have it know that I already entered in the key, or do I have to purchase another copy? Thanks.
A. Un-install MSO, FIRST.
Then, you'll get one of your 3 Install options back.
Finally, re-install your OS, using your ONLY your Windows RECOVERY disks, as explained in your PC's User Manual. BUT, you will have to re-install all APPS, and your backed-up personal data files, so I do hope you wrote all of your other App's Activation Codes, down.
Then, you'll get one of your 3 Install options back.
Finally, re-install your OS, using your ONLY your Windows RECOVERY disks, as explained in your PC's User Manual. BUT, you will have to re-install all APPS, and your backed-up personal data files, so I do hope you wrote all of your other App's Activation Codes, down.
How to do a system restore on a sony vaio without logging in?
Q. I had a password on my computer and i forgot it and i cant get in so i want to do a sytem restore.
A. I hope you have a back up of your data...How to reinstall a operating system with out a recovery disk. If you can't find the ones that you made or the ones that came with the computer. I assumed you already tried (and failed) to use the [ recovery partition.] this is the easy way... This means that the next step is to call tech support, and tell them that the recovery partition doesn't work, or you can't find the recovery discs you made... and then they can SELL you a set of recovery discs that you may have to copy to a usb drive.
That's just the way it works. There are two other ways use any other disk and when it is time to activate, call Microsoft on the phone with the activation window open and give them the coa or product code on the phone and they will activate and give you a number at that time.
You need the OEM installation specifically for the same version of the windows that came with your laptop. Otherwise, anything other than an OEM installation of that is the same kind that came with your laptop (Basic, Professional, etc) your product key won't work. Of course, if you choose to go that route, make sure you FIRST download all the drivers for your model laptop... else you might have trouble going on line afterwards to get the drivers.
This site has general information to help Install, reinstall, and uninstall Windows - Help & How-to - Microsoft Windows
This site you can down load windows files legally http://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-â¦
But then you have to burn iso file to a DVD or usb drive and it is not that easy to do. To get a good accurate answer give the brand, model number, installed operating system of the laptop when asking a question as all PC's are not the same. Hey, I enjoyed your question, I have worked as a technician most of my life, I hope I have helped you...You may email me at mayray40@Yahoo.com
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That's just the way it works. There are two other ways use any other disk and when it is time to activate, call Microsoft on the phone with the activation window open and give them the coa or product code on the phone and they will activate and give you a number at that time.
You need the OEM installation specifically for the same version of the windows that came with your laptop. Otherwise, anything other than an OEM installation of that is the same kind that came with your laptop (Basic, Professional, etc) your product key won't work. Of course, if you choose to go that route, make sure you FIRST download all the drivers for your model laptop... else you might have trouble going on line afterwards to get the drivers.
This site has general information to help Install, reinstall, and uninstall Windows - Help & How-to - Microsoft Windows
This site you can down load windows files legally http://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-â¦
But then you have to burn iso file to a DVD or usb drive and it is not that easy to do. To get a good accurate answer give the brand, model number, installed operating system of the laptop when asking a question as all PC's are not the same. Hey, I enjoyed your question, I have worked as a technician most of my life, I hope I have helped you...You may email me at mayray40@Yahoo.com
CompTIA A+ Certified Computer Professional
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