Format C Drive

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by JerryK, Jun 5, 2012.

  1. JerryK

    JerryK Private E-2

    I have an old Dell Dimension PC. I want to donate it, but first I need to format the C drive. I'm not sure how to start. I can't format running windows and tired to boot from disk. Doesn't work. What am I doing wrong? Do I need to format in DOS???
     
    JerryK, Jun 5, 2012
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  2. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    You go into the BIOS before windows starts and be sure that boot from CD/DVD drive is selected as the first boot device, otherwise it will keep booting your hard drive.
     
    plodr, Jun 5, 2012
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  3. brownizs

    brownizs MajorGeek

    DBan, or simpler yet, just swap out the drive for a new one, and store the old one on your shelf until you either no longer need it and then destroy with either a five pound mini sledge, or some well placed drilled holes into the case and platters.
     
    brownizs, Jun 5, 2012
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  4. brownizs

    brownizs MajorGeek

    For some people, that is not good enough, due to they wish to hide any tracks, regardless if it is even a letter written to their aunt Susie, they do not want people finding it.
     
    brownizs, Jun 6, 2012
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