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Thorvildsen
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So, i'm getting my new mac tomorow and i'm giving my old laptop to my mom.
But i have a problem. i wan't to format the hard drive. How do i do it?
if i format it, will trojans and shit be deleted??
thanks
Nov 3 2005 10:39AM
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d-loc
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yes formatting the drive will wipe EVERYTHING off.

if its a PC you can use commands like "format c:"
Nov 3 2005 10:41AM
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hermanbc
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Formatting typically only removed the file allocation tables but as far as the system is concerned the data is all gone. On a MAC it may be different. If you format it you may remove the OS so you will need a way to reinstall the OS if you plan to use the system for your mom.
Nov 3 2005 10:49AM
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Thorvildsen
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its a pc. do i need to reinstall windows after i format the harddrive?
Nov 3 2005 11:15AM
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acoustikrage
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yes...
Nov 3 2005 11:17AM
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Thorvildsen
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ok thanks
Nov 3 2005 11:19AM
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d-loc
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you can partition the drive with "fdisk" setting up a 10GB partition for windows only will allow faster processing speeds and a more reliable system. and with that you can wipe a machine clean and still have windows loaded on the partitioned drive.

just something to think about ahead of time to make things easier next time around
Nov 3 2005 11:20AM
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