Can I ? wipe it

David · May 25, 2009, 11:25:44

I decided to keep my PB and upgraded it to Vista ,now alls fine with it in fact I was rather pleased with it . I cane see that the old XP is still there in or on a "partition"which I can just about figure out...can I take the XP off ?

My aim now is to take advantage of a good offer for this machine and set up.
Here are my options I think

I did make revoery discs when I first got this machine....is it possible to reset the machine with these disc ?
Would it be better to delete the XP ?

You know what this is about I do not know the person well enough to jsut hand it over and I want the basic machine with no data on it before agreeing the sale......

The simplest answer,other than a hammer as it would not be worth much then

Rik · May 25, 2009, 11:30:00

Delete the XP, David, if you're sure you don't need or want it anymore. If you have access to the partition, then re-format it at least.

David · May 25, 2009, 11:31:46

Thanks Rik I had hope this would do it .I couldnt work out if Vista was using any of the old OS

Rik · May 25, 2009, 11:37:27

It won't be, David. If you're feeling strong, you could delete the partition and re-install Vista to the entire disk.

David · May 25, 2009, 11:39:41

Thats a weight off my mind will do it later (work at 1pm)

Rik · May 25, 2009, 11:40:17

I hope you're on double-time.

David · May 25, 2009, 11:41:48

Triple

Rik · May 25, 2009, 11:42:35

Better yet.

David · May 25, 2009, 11:44:17

It is on my rates

Rik · May 25, 2009, 11:47:19

My rates are very flat.

David · May 25, 2009, 11:49:03

Dont worry it will level out

Rik · May 25, 2009, 11:56:40

A bit like Norfolk you mean?

David · May 25, 2009, 11:57:47

Broadly speaking

Sebby · May 25, 2009, 12:10:23

I'd be inclined to delete all partitions and do a fresh install of Vista, David. It's a much cleaner way to install Windows.

Rik · May 25, 2009, 12:11:01

And we all want clean Windows...

Sebby · May 25, 2009, 12:11:12

David · May 25, 2009, 12:12:20

I will go and fetch the ladder then

Thanks I will do this.....as long as the thing is relatively safe I'm OK

Rik · May 25, 2009, 12:14:17

Safe relatives, now that's another subject entirely, David.

David · May 25, 2009, 12:33:03

and so apt in my case

D-Dan · May 25, 2009, 14:32:25

You may also want to use a secure shredder on the disk, just to be on the safe side.

Steve

Rik · May 25, 2009, 14:33:03

Do you have any recommendations, Steve?

Ted · May 25, 2009, 14:50:13

Quote from: Rik on May 25, 2009, 14:33:03
Do you have any recommendations, Steve?

DBAN

Rik · May 25, 2009, 15:13:20

Thanks, Ted.

David · May 25, 2009, 15:18:21

Thanks Ted is this easy to use .....you know me if it can go wrong I will find a way.........to be honest in an ideal world I would have taken the HD out and obliterated it but that isnt an option and I have too many set ups here 2 lap tops 2 desktops is enough for one man really

Quick cuppa I think ,just finished for the day

Rik · May 25, 2009, 15:19:10

No need for it to be quick then, David.