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Ron

Ron Report 20 Jul 2005 17:46

Be careful before you format, you cannot save programs once they have been installed and are written to the registry, only the data for those programs can be saved. Make sure you have all your program CD disks or download links. Also save all your e-mails to disk. Regards Ron www.genealogyprinters(.)com

LindaMcD

LindaMcD Report 19 Jul 2005 21:43

Thanks Tracey and Tracy. Will have a go! Linda

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☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 19 Jul 2005 14:43

As long as you have saved all your programs/documents elsewhere, you can re-format the hard disk and then re-install Windows to fully ensure everything is gone.

Tmwg

Tmwg Report 19 Jul 2005 14:41

Linda I think if you re-install windows 98 it should automatically delete everything for you, first save everything you want to keep on a floppy or cd,(eg programmes/photos etc) then add them again when you have reinstalled.

LindaMcD

LindaMcD Report 19 Jul 2005 14:29

I want to give my old computer (windows 98) to my grandson. How do I ensure I have deleted everything? Thanks Linda