Wiping laptop but leaving OS

[buzzby]

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

 

[theog]

Take a look here:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/197255-windows-7-installation-prepare-pc-sold.html

 

[buzzby]

But I can't use my windows 7 disc.

 

[derekimo]

But I can't use my windows 7 disc.

You can use a flash drive,

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31541-windows-7-usb-dvd-download-tool.html

 

[mjf]

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)