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How do I delete/clean out a computer memory completely?

I want to wipe clean a computer.

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[+5] - Butrflynet - 04/17/2014It isn't something you should try to do without previous experience and hands on guidance from someone who does. Take it to a local computer store and pay to have them do it for you. Doing so...
[+4] - trying2learn - 04/17/2014[quote="anonymously99"]I want to wipe clean a computer. [/quote]http://dagobah.net/flash/screen_cleaner.swf Sorry just had to post this cat.

@anonymously99,

anonymously99 wrote:

I want to wipe clean a computer.

http://dagobah.net/flash/screen_cleaner.swf

Sorry just had to post this cat.

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@trying2learn,

trying2learn wrote:

Sorry just had to post this cat.

Don't you dare apologize for that brilliant post! Laughing

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@trying2learn,

Why be sorry. You're just trying to learn.

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@tsarstepan,

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Don't you dare apologize for that brilliant post!

Says the idiot. Rolling Eyes

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@anonymously99,

That was funny, thanks for the laugh Laughing

Honestly, I only tried to delete info from the hard drive and keep a computer 1 time. There was an option to re-write over it 35 times. It was years ago and so I don't know if I am using the correct terminology. Btw, it was a mac and I think it worked.

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@anonymously99,

anonymously99 wrote:

Says the idiot.

tsarstepan isn't the idiot, I am!!!

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@anonymously99,

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How do I delete/clean out a computer memory completely?

99 I'm not sure you want to say, "completely" as there are different kinds of mem, some of permanent value which you can't get along without

However can understand your frustration with the nasty kind. One of these days I'm gonna have my sons clean out mine

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@anonymously99,

It isn't something you should try to do without previous experience and hands on guidance from someone who does.

Take it to a local computer store and pay to have them do it for you. Doing so means you'll be without a computer for just a few days rather than permanently due to a costly mistake.

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@Butrflynet,

I agree, except what can happen permanently? What is so important on your computer, that you/someone can't do without?

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@anonymously99,

anonymously99 wrote:

How do I delete/clean out a computer memory completely?

I want to wipe clean a computer.

You should be much more clear about what you are asking about. Your terminology implies you want the result to be a completely blank hard drive without an operating system. This can be achieved by reformatting the hard drive and will require reinstallation of the operating system and all software programs and backed up data files. It is a long process and can take up to a week to complete.

Is that what you wish to have done?

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@trying2learn,

Photographs (especially those taken digitally), letters, family history, medical history, etc.

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@Butrflynet,

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Is that what you wish to have done?

Don't think that's what 99 wants

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@Butrflynet,

I started by deleting then deleting again what was sent to the recycle.

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@dalehileman,

What I want is this suffering to end.

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@anonymously99,

Simply deleting won't delete anything. Emptying the trash won't delete it.

In order to get rid of all those "incriminating" files you will need to do a wipe of your hard drive using a Department of Defense approved procedure.

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@parados,

Before he/she does anything, she/he needs to figure out and then describe what is to be accomplished.

He/she seems unable to do so, thus the suggestion to have an expert do it.

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@anonymously99,

anonymously99 wrote:

What I want is this suffering to end.

if we all clear our computer memories, will world suffering end?

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@ehBeth,

I don't know.

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@anonymously99,

Have you applied for approval from the Department of Defense?

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