Wiping laptop but leaving OS


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 32 bit
       #1

    Wiping laptop but leaving OS


    Hi

    I have a new laptop and a friend is having my old laptop. I need to wipe the old laptop securely so there is no sensitive information on the hard drive.

    Thing is the dvd drive is not working so can't use my Windows 7 disc.

    Is there a way I can do this?

    Many thanks

    Buzz
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  2. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #2
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  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    But I can't use my windows 7 disc.
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  4. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #4

    buzzby said:
    But I can't use my windows 7 disc.
    You can use a flash drive,

    Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool
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  5. mjf
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    Windows 7x64 Home Premium SP1
       #5

    You could try:
    1) Delete your personal files and software.
    2) Run free CCleaner. You can download a portable version.
    3) Select Tools > Drive Wiper > Free space only > select drive > select number of passes (I'd go for 1 or 3 pass)
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