If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.

Reformatting a computer wipes the data stored on its hard drive, allowing for a clean installation of the system and programs. (In fact, you are technically reformatting the hard drive, so ...

Has your computer slowed down? Are you seeing error messages every time you start or launch a program? Have you owned you computer more than a year and haven't ...

Formatting a hard drive erases all data stored on the device. When Windows is initially installed to a drive, the device is formatted and then the Windows file system is set up on the disk. The Acer ...

I have an old computer that I need to clean up before giving away. I'm a little worried about your instructions, because they don't say anything about reconnecting peripherals and such. Last time I ...

In some cases, formatting your PC may be the last resort to remove viruses that can not be eradicated with existing antivirus programs. After reformatting, you can reinstall the operating system and ...

How to reformat your Hard Drive Author: Greg Monkiewicz e-mail: gmonkiewicz@gmail.com Version: 0.10 Last updated on: April 20, 2005 ----- Contents: ----- 1. Frequently asked questions 2. How to ...