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Hey there! I'm getting a new laptop later on today. I'm going copy all my old files from my old laptop onto my new one and then I want to clear the old laptop so I can sel it... So how should I clear the memory? Should I just delete and uninstall everything ort is there an easier option?..

2009-01-05 12:58:00 Author: TheArmedReaper Posts: 1543

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well the title confused me lol i think you have to uninstal everything sorry for any typos i'm tired

2009-01-05 13:03:00 Author: Thee-Flash Posts: 3154

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There's a program online that is free for download that ultimately wipes clean your HDD. http://www.dban.org/ Just follow the directions and you're old laptop will wind up as blank as the day you bought it... WARNING: Please, please do yourself the favor of double and triple-checking your files. You don't want to wipe your old laptop clean before you're absolutely sure you've got everything.

2009-01-05 13:30:00 Author: supersickie Posts: 1366

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There's a program online that is free for download that ultimately wipes clean your HDD. http://www.dban.org/ Just follow the directions and you're old laptop will wind up as blank as the day you bought it... WARNING: Please, please do yourself the favor of double and triple-checking your files. You don't want to wipe your old laptop clean before you're absolutely sure you've got everything. Thanks mate.

2009-01-05 20:18:00 Author: TheArmedReaper Posts: 1543

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WARNING: Please, please do yourself the favor of double and triple-checking your files. You don't want to wipe your old laptop clean before you're absolutely sure you've got everything. Even if everything is deleted you'd be surprised by how much you can recover.

2009-01-05 20:33:00 Author: Rabid-Coot Posts: 6728

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Even if everything is deleted you'd be surprised by how much you can recover. Not with the program mentioned in this video. Basically a very useful how-to http://cnettv.cnet.com/2001-1_53-29470.html

2009-01-05 21:04:00 Author: KAPBAM Posts: 1348

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There's a program online that is free for download that ultimately wipes clean your HDD. http://www.dban.org/ Just follow the directions and you're old laptop will wind up as blank as the day you bought it... You mean everything? Laptops' speaker programs to get them to work? IE? Everything? Help me here...

2009-01-08 16:36:00 Author: TheArmedReaper Posts: 1543

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Even if everything is deleted you'd be surprised by how much you can recover. Yeah, the video KAPBAM linked to pretty much says it all when it comes to recovering data after DBaN has done its job. You mean everything? Laptops' speaker programs to get them to work? IE? Everything? Help me here... You'll be fine as far as basic hardware goes; ultimately the basic drivers for your hardware will be available on your boot disc. In other words, as long as you have your basic OS boot disc you'll be fine. If for some reason some of your basic hardware isn't recognized after the OS is re-installed, drivers are - in most cases - easily obtained online. Answer your question/concern?

2009-01-08 16:41:00 Author: supersickie Posts: 1366

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You'll be fine as far as basic hardware goes; ultimately the basic drivers for your hardware will be available on your boot disc. In other words, as long as you have your basic OS boot disc you'll be fine. If for some reason some of your basic hardware isn't recognized after the OS is re-installed, drivers are - in most cases - easily obtained online. Answer your question/concern? So you're saying if I have a boot disc, inwhich I don't, it'll be Ok?.. What should I do without a boot disc?

2009-01-08 16:43:00 Author: TheArmedReaper Posts: 1543

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So you're saying if I have a boot disc, inwhich I don't, it'll be Ok?.. What should I do without a boot disc? So, you don't have the original OS disc that came with the computer? A Windows XP disc for example?

2009-01-08 16:45:00 Author: supersickie Posts: 1366

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So, you don't have the original OS disc that came with the computer? A Windows XP disc for example? I've got 3 discs that came with the laptop... DSG Retail Limited Microsoft Works 8.5 DSG Retail Limited Encarta Encyclopedia Standard 2007 and the last disc just says NOTEBOOK Version 1.3 with [I]Please refer to the readme.txt before you begin to install drivers. Could they all be my OS disc's?

2009-01-08 16:56:00 Author: TheArmedReaper Posts: 1543

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They're definitely not all your OS discs. The last one sounds like it might be the closest thing, but it might just be a drivers disc; that will definitely come in handy. What brand and model laptop are talking about here?

2009-01-08 17:01:00 Author: supersickie Posts: 1366

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Advent K200. ^^ I hate the salesman for selling it to me....

2009-01-08 17:05:00 Author: TheArmedReaper Posts: 1543

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So did it come with Windows Vista installed?

2009-01-08 17:13:00 Author: supersickie Posts: 1366

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So did it come with Windows Vista installed? Yes it did... EDIT: Ok. So on disc 1, it's an installation disc of Microsoft Works 8.5. Disc 2 is an installation disc of Encanta (A program that comes with the laptop). And on disc 3, it has all the drivers and stuff. So is Microsoft Works 8.5 Vista? EDITEDIT: I just found out that Microsoft Works is a bad substitute for Microsoft Office so don't worry... So it looks like I don't have Vista on a disc. Unless it's on the third disc, inwhich is highly unlikely as it would probably have it's own disc... So does the erasing software erase even Vista?

2009-01-08 17:19:00 Author: TheArmedReaper Posts: 1543

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Microsoft Works 8.X is not Vista. Works is really something of a simplified version of Microsoft Office. Definitely not Vista. It's possible - and highly likely - that you need to create a set of restore discs. This should definitely be done before you run DBan. http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/advent/laptop/k200.htm Recovery DVD Creator Your computer comes supplied with a hard drive based recovery allowing you to reinstall Windows Vista very easily should the need arise. You also have the ability to create a recovery DVD which is recommended on all machines. To create a recovery DVD (note - you cannot use CDs) do the following. 1. Double click on the Techguys DVD icon on the desktop or from the start menu 2. The first screen will prompt you to insert a DVD into your drive. Click OK. 3. On the next screen make sure your DVD drive is selected in the 'To' field. To reduce the risk of errors ensure the write speed is set to the lowest value and tick verify recorded data. Click Burn 4. Once the process has completed, label your DVD, keep it in a safe place and in a protective case to avoid damage DVD Recovery Should your Windows develop serious errors or fail to start, you can restore your computer back to factory settings by using the Recovery DVD you may have created or been sent. To restore your computer back to factory settings, follow the steps below. 1. Start the computer with the Recovery DVD in the optical disc drive 2. After the usual startup screen has vanished press a key when prompted to load from the DVD 3. Select the language you wish to install (normally English is the only option) 4. Once you have chosen your language you will be presented with the available recovery options * Microsoft Repair Environment - after choosing the UK keyboard layout you will be asked to choose the Operating System you wish to repair. If Windows Vista is not listed then you cannot repair the OS without doing the full recovery. After choosing Vista the Microsoft Vista startup repair tool will run and attempt to repair any startup problems you are experiencing * Reinstall Windows - gives you the options available to reinstall Vista * Advanced Options - this launches the diagnostic centre allowing you to run chkdsk, launch notepad or bring up a command prompt * Exit & restart computer - Exits withut running the recovery process 5. To continue with the recovery program you need to choose Reinstall Windows 6. On the next screen you have the ability to launch Vista System Restore and roll back to a date when Vista was last working ok or to run the Full Destructive Recovery. To continue with the recovery program you need to choose Start Full Destructive Recovery 7. After choosing the Full Destructive Recovery option you are presented with the warning screen that all data will be lost. It is important to make sure all data has been backed up to disk if possible and to realise this process deletes all data and reverts the machine back to it's default state. To continue with the recovery program you need to tick the box indicating you are aware of data loss 8. The recovery process will then run through, reinstalling Vista and also recreating the hard drive recovery system for future use. 9. When it has finished copying files it will ask you to remove the DVD and then restart the computer. It will then go through setting up Vista, you will need to go through the Vista "Out of Box Experience". This is fairly straightforward so just follow the onscreen instructions.

2009-01-08 17:36:00 Author: supersickie Posts: 1366

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Microsoft Works 8.X is not Vista. Works is really something of a simplified version of Microsoft Office. Definitely not Vista. It's possible - and highly likely - that you need to create a set of restore discs. This should definitely be done before you run DBan. http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/advent/laptop/k200.htm Recovery DVD Creator Your computer comes supplied with a hard drive based recovery allowing you to reinstall Windows Vista very easily should the need arise. You also have the ability to create a recovery DVD which is recommended on all machines. To create a recovery DVD (note - you cannot use CDs) do the following. 1. Double click on the Techguys DVD icon on the desktop or from the start menu 2. The first screen will prompt you to insert a DVD into your drive. Click OK. 3. On the next screen make sure your DVD drive is selected in the 'To' field. To reduce the risk of errors ensure the write speed is set to the lowest value and tick verify recorded data. Click Burn 4. Once the process has completed, label your DVD, keep it in a safe place and in a protective case to avoid damage DVD Recovery Should your Windows develop serious errors or fail to start, you can restore your computer back to factory settings by using the Recovery DVD you may have created or been sent. To restore your computer back to factory settings, follow the steps below. 1. Start the computer with the Recovery DVD in the optical disc drive 2. After the usual startup screen has vanished press a key when prompted to load from the DVD 3. Select the language you wish to install (normally English is the only option) 4. Once you have chosen your language you will be presented with the available recovery options * Microsoft Repair Environment - after choosing the UK keyboard layout you will be asked to choose the Operating System you wish to repair. If Windows Vista is not listed then you cannot repair the OS without doing the full recovery. After choosing Vista the Microsoft Vista startup repair tool will run and attempt to repair any startup problems you are experiencing * Reinstall Windows - gives you the options available to reinstall Vista * Advanced Options - this launches the diagnostic centre allowing you to run chkdsk, launch notepad or bring up a command prompt * Exit & restart computer - Exits withut running the recovery process 5. To continue with the recovery program you need to choose Reinstall Windows 6. On the next screen you have the ability to launch Vista System Restore and roll back to a date when Vista was last working ok or to run the Full Destructive Recovery. To continue with the recovery program you need to choose Start Full Destructive Recovery 7. After choosing the Full Destructive Recovery option you are presented with the warning screen that all data will be lost. It is important to make sure all data has been backed up to disk if possible and to realise this process deletes all data and reverts the machine back to it's default state. To continue with the recovery program you need to tick the box indicating you are aware of data loss 8. The recovery process will then run through, reinstalling Vista and also recreating the hard drive recovery system for future use. 9. When it has finished copying files it will ask you to remove the DVD and then restart the computer. It will then go through setting up Vista, you will need to go through the Vista "Out of Box Experience". This is fairly straightforward so just follow the onscreen instructions. A recovery disc you say... But the laptop's full of junk. Can you click items that you wan't when you're setting it up?

2009-01-08 17:45:00 Author: TheArmedReaper Posts: 1543

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A recovery disc you say... But the laptop's full of junk. Can you click items that you wan't when you're setting it up? Ultimately, you're creating discs that originate on a separate partition on your hard drive. Long story short, the junk that you have on your OS partition won't affect that whatsoever. You're just creating the OS boot discs really; it's not a backup of the files you have or anything like that.

2009-01-08 18:10:00 Author: supersickie Posts: 1366

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Ultimately, you're creating discs that originate on a separate partition on your hard drive. Long story short, the junk that you have on your OS partition won't affect that whatsoever. You're just creating the OS boot discs really; it's not a backup of the files you have or anything like that. Ok. So I need to buy a rewritable dvd, then create the disc, then use the data erasing program to erase everything, then I boot it back up and it'll be good as new?..

2009-01-08 19:49:00 Author: TheArmedReaper Posts: 1543

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Probably require two DVD-R discs, run DBaN after discs have been made, then insert recovery discs to restore to factory default. That should do it.

2009-01-08 21:47:00 Author: supersickie Posts: 1366

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Probably require two DVD-R discs, run DBaN after discs have been made, then insert recovery discs to restore to factory default. That should do it. Thanks alot mate. ^^

2009-01-09 10:10:00 Author: TheArmedReaper Posts: 1543

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Not a problem at all; it's what I get paid for really. You'll be getting a bill in the mail a few weeks from now. Be sure to let me know how it goes.

2009-01-09 11:58:00 Author: supersickie Posts: 1366

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Sure thing... Oh no... I think I may have deleted the techguys dvd creator so is there a way I can get it back? I also deleted Power2Go if it matters... :/ Please help! O_O

2009-01-09 23:29:00 Author: TheArmedReaper Posts: 1543

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Well power2go is like a DVD burner and stuff, but I dont know what you mean by the tech guys DVD creator. You could try system restore to restore your system to a state in which the programs arent yet deleted. I hope you have already made the discs because you might not have any disc burning programs left. Sorry I'm not much help here... I actually have been using macs for 3 years now. I am just running off memory.

2009-01-10 14:34:00 Author: Unknown User

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The techguys DVD creator is the system restorer program, and I haven't even made a system restorer dvd yet, and so I can't make a dvd to get vista on it, so I can format my harddrive, and put vista back on... :/ Thanks for the information btw... =D

2009-01-10 14:38:00 Author: TheArmedReaper Posts: 1543

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As LittleBigMe suggested, you could try a system restore, but I've had only moderate luck with this feature in the bast. By doing a system restore, you're basically attempting to return your HDD to an earlier state. By doing so, you may be able to retrieve the burning software. Either way, by accessing your restore partition, you shouldn't need any software per se; Windows should only require the optical drive itself to get the job done.

2009-01-10 15:45:00 Author: supersickie Posts: 1366

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Ok. So would you be so kind as to give me a method for this please. *W* Lol.

2009-01-12 18:19:00 Author: TheArmedReaper Posts: 1543

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See how this works out for you... Hard Drive Recovery Should your Windows develop serious errors or fail to start, you can restore your computer back to factory settings by using the hard drive recovery located on a hidden partition on the hard drive. To restore your computer back to factory settings, follow the steps below: 1. Turn on the computer and keep tapping F8 until the advanced options menu is displayed 2. Use the up/down arrow keys on the keyboard to highlight Repair Your Computer and press enter to select it 3. Select the language you wish to install (normally English is the only option) 4. Once you have chosen your language you will be presented with the available recovery options * Microsoft Repair Environment - after choosing the UK keyboard layout you will be asked to choose the Operating System you wish to repair. If Windows Vista is not listed then you cannot repair the OS without doing the full recovery. After choosing Vista the Microsoft Vista startup repair tool will run and attempt to repair any startup problems you are experiencing * Reinstall Windows - gives you the options available to reinstall Vista * Advanced Options - this launches the diagnostic centre allowing you to run chkdsk, launch notepad or bring up a command prompt * Exit & restart computer - Exits withut running the recovery process 5. To continue with the recovery program you need to choose Reinstall Windows 6. On the next screen you have the ability to launch Vista System Restore and roll back to a date when Vista was last working ok or to run the Full Destructive Recovery. To continue with the recovery program you need to choose Start Full Destructive Recovery 7. After choosing the Full Destructive Recovery option you are presented with the warning screen that all data will be lost. It is important to make sure all data has been backed up to disk if possible and to realise this process deletes all data and reverts the machine back to it's default state. To continue with the recovery program you need to tick the box indicating you are aware of data loss 8. The recovery process will then run through, the computer will restart a couple of times during this. You will also need to go through the Vista "Out of Box Experience", to configure Vista. This is fairly straightforward so just follow the onscreen instructions

2009-01-14 13:42:00 Author: supersickie Posts: 1366

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And then I use the drivers disc to put the display and audio settings back on?

2009-01-14 18:56:00 Author: TheArmedReaper Posts: 1543

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