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How do you erase your hard drive so you can sell your computer?
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What do you need to take out of a laptop if you are selling it?
To sell a laptop, you will need to erase everything on the hard drive before selling it. There are hard drive erasers available which are free of charge.
How do you clear the hard drive?
If you are going to reinstall the OS, simply Reformat the hard drive. If however you are going to dispose of the hard drive, then drill 3 holes in the hard drive to permanently destroy it. If you are going to sell the hard drive there are programs you can download that will completely erase the hard drive. At least they claim to. If it were my hard drive and I had sensitive data on it, I would not sell it under any circumstances. There are ways to get data off any hard drive unless it has been destroyed.
Where can one find a good hard drive cleaner program?
Hard drive cleaner software programs are available at online stores that sell computers or directly from the computer's manufacturer. PCWorld and Microsoft have drive cleaner programs that can be downloaded.
Where can one buy an inexpensive pc hard drive?
Inexpensive personal computer hard drives can be purchased at online computer sites that sell computer hardware. Best Buy, Amazon, Target, Office Depot, and Walmart also have cheap pc hard drives.
When your computer needs replacing what do you do with it?
First, you want to actually have a new computer ready to go. If you are experienced in computer hardware, you may want to remove some parts (such as the RAM, optical drive or hard disk). Then, sell it, give it to a friend, or dispose of it properly.
Which retailers sell affordable dry erase calendars?
There are many retailers that sell affordable dry erase calenders. Target, Office Depot, and Office Max are some retailers that sell affordable dry erase calenders. You can also go on Amazon to find cheaper dry erase calenders.
Why do some people or shops buy defective harddisk?
There are methods of "fixing" the hard disks, to make them operable again, which they can then re-sell them as "refurbished" or use them for personal use. Personally, I'd be wary of "giving away" or "selling" a hard drive, or even dumping it at a street. Your whole life could be on that little disk, and most users don't know how to properly erase/format/wipe a hard drive before sale. Even a "dead" hard drive can be revived, and data retrieved - when done by the right person with the right skills.
Where is the best place to buy a laptop external hard drive?
The best places to computer peripheral equipment usually are with computer manufacturers. Dell and HP sell this item directly. Places like Walmart or Office Depot can be good options.
Creative zen music player that does not work anymore is there somewhere where you can recycle it?
You can sell it on ebay, or see if it hooks up to your computer as a USB mass storage device, if that works, you can use it as a hard drive.
What to do with old xbox 360 hard drive?
There really is not much you can do. You can try to sell it online or sell it to a video game store.
What stores sell xbox 360 hard drive transfer cables separate from the 120gb hard drive?
you can't buy it separately from gamestop but you can find it on eBay separate
Where can one read reviews about a Fujitsu hard drive?
A person can read reviews about a Fujitsu hard drive on websites that sell this hard drive and also offer customer reviews. Some of these websites include Yahoo! Shopping, Newegg, and Amazon.
