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05-18-2018 05:07 PM
I mean total annihilation of everything on it. How did you install Windows back on it?
05-18-2018 05:12 PM
I wipped out an iPad using dooBdoo's instructions (bless her). I of course didnt have Windows, but I saved everything "in the cloud". It all turned out fine. Why don't you do a shout out for her and ask for help?
05-18-2018 05:17 PM - edited 05-18-2018 05:19 PM
GEEK SQUAD
I agree though...@dooBdoo explains so succinctly and I trust her!
05-18-2018 05:23 PM
I know how to wipe it clean but I don't now how to reinstall Windows after it's wiped.
Help @dooBdoo. Your assistance is needed. TIA
05-18-2018 05:27 PM
I think I've seen @gardenman @glb613 & @hckynut @hckynutjohn post about this.
@LilacTree too.
hth! @SilleeMee!
05-18-2018 05:39 PM
Here you go. Just make sure you have your data backed up, unless you don't want it.
by Tim Fisher
Updated April 02, 2018
To wipe a hard drive means to completely erase the drive of all its information. Deleting everything does not wipe a hard drive and formatting does not [always] wipe a hard drive. You'll need to take an extra step to wipe the hard drive completely.
When you format a hard drive or delete a partition, you're usually only deleting the file system, making the data invisible, or no longer blatantly indexed, but not gone. A file recovery program or special hardware can easily recover the information.
If you want to make sure that your private information is gone forever, you'll need to wipe the hard drive using special software.
Important: See Tip #2 at the bottom of the page for information on a "simple" wipe using the format command in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista.
Follow the easy steps below to completely wipe a hard drive:
How to Wipe a Computer Hard Drive
Time Required: This could take several minutes to several hours depending on how big the drive is and what software/method you choose to wipe it with.
05-18-2018 06:07 PM
05-18-2018 08:59 PM
This link tells you how to factory restore your computer. HTH
05-19-2018 05:39 AM
@SilleeMee, isn’t this forum great? Good luck! LM
05-19-2018 08:47 AM
We had to replace an old desktop but had a cousin who wanted it so DH took it to someone and had the hard drive erased and then some basic software reinstalled to make it operational. The cost to have that done was minimal.
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