How do you clean off the harddrive from an old computer?
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Search for extensions like .doc .xls . jpg\n\nDelete them where approprate.  this usually fixes most peoples problem..  Personally I would never use windows 98...  go get a copy of 2k or xp..
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delete stuff you dont use. goto the control panel then add/remove programs and delete what you dont use. also try backing up pics and music on a dvd disc. also you can get another hard drive(turn it into a slave drive). goto newegg.com you can get a 200gb hdd for $100 or so
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you look go to your add and remove programs, remove every program, Next go to your files in all drives and wipe out them. WARNING, DO NOT DELTE ANY SYSTEM FILES
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Use an undelete programs like Restoration and PC Inspector File Recovery
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if you were to delete them the normal way (sending them to the trash and then emptying the trash) they will not be permanently deleted\n\nif you were to delete the files like this it would be posible to get them back in under 10 min.\n\nyou would need to do a complete wipe.\na wipe cleans the drive by writing over the old data multiple times. Making it impossible to recover information, short for some government MIB type agency. \n\n\nlink has more info with free and paid for tools:\nhttp://www.pcworld.com/article/id,110338-page,1/article.html\n\n many of the free tools  do this just as well as the paid.
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I use a free program called CCleaner (for "crap cleaner") which removes the browser cache (while giving you the option to save the cookies that you actually want), empties the recycle bin and gets rid of other junk on the hard drive, and does all of this faster than Windows Disk Cleanup.  I think it makes a big difference.
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open up the cover, unscrew and take the hard drive out
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If you have to ask, you probably shouldn't be attempting this.  The command is FORMAT d: where d: is the drive you wish to format.  You can also run DISKFIX ... please, there is no recovery from this at all.\n\nIf you're getting rid of an old computer ... that's a different story.  We should probably have this conversation off-line ... my contact info is in my profile ... IM me and we'll figure out the best way to accomplish what you want to do.
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How do you mean clean?  If you mean data wise, then boot from your windows CD and do a low level Format, but you will lose all data on that drive.  If you mean dust, then use a can of compressed air.
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http://www.sys-shield.com - AbsoluteShield File Shredder\nYou can use this to make a boot floppy that will completely erase everything on the hard drive.\nAnd its free!
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delete old files delete cookies do a disk clean-up that will be a start
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1. Wipe harddrive\n2. Install Windows 2000 or XP\n3. Wonder why you didn't do this sooner
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Well, it won't be in the trash bin because it recycles to the hard drive, so unless you want to waste 200 bucks taking it to a technician that will merely use high-tech equipment to restore it, I suggest you just don't bother.\n\nBesides, clearing your history can be good, the less space used on your computer the better!
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From easiest to hardest\n\n1.- USB thumb drive (you said ur old computer probably doesnt have one)\n2.- burn a cd\n3.- get both computers on the same network, and share the directory where the files are\n4.- use an ethernet cable (twisted pair)
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open the case...you will have to figure that out on your own. most likely removing screws on the back. look for the old hard drive. NOW before you touch ANYTHING, touch a bare metal spot on your case to remove any static electricity you may be carrying. there will be a wide flat grey ribbon cable on the back of the hard drive. carefully remove it from the hard drive only. there will also be a smaller white plug with 4 wires unplug that too. Most hard driver are held in by 4 screws. remove them and slide out the old drive. slide in the new drive, the 4 screws, and the 4 wire cable and flat ribbon cable. the connectors are keyed and only go in one way. that was the easy part. now you need to install the operating system. boot the computer up and pop in your o/s disc, then reboot. you will want to boot from the cd, with cd support. when you see the A:/ prompt. type in "fdisk" with out the quotation marks and hit enter. follow the prompts with yes to everything until you get to the menu screen. here you need to create a primary dos partition using all available hard drive space. when it done, reboot by pushing and holding down on the power button until it shuts down. start it up again and boot from the cd with cd support. this time you can start installing windows(98 or ME). when asked if you want to format, yes you do. when thats done, the o/s should start to install(we having fun yet?).....good luck
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http://www.diskcleaner.nl/
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Start> All programs> Accessories> System Tools> Disk Cleanup> Select C: drive> Click on 'more options'> Click 'Clean up' of 'System Restore'> Click OK.