Windows 10: Prep for Donating My Computer

Discus and support Prep for Donating My Computer in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; How do I get my copy of Windows OS onto the new HDD? I don't have the original CD? Thanks to everyone. Problem Solved. Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by HDK W10, Apr 22, 2016.

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  1. HDK W10
    HDK W10 Win User

    Prep for Donating My Computer


    Thanks to everyone. Problem Solved.
     
    HDK W10, Apr 29, 2016
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  2. BRO67
    bro67 Win User

    Mark it as solved if you have not.

    Remember that the board on the drive needs to be destroyed. It holds the last 1GB of accessed data.

    Large drives I tear them apart to get the two magnets, then pull the platters and board.

    I then put some gas and a little extra like PVC/CPVC primer into a metal dish and set on thr drive, light and then put in the board and torch the platters, so that nothing can be salvaged.
     
    bro67, Apr 29, 2016
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  3. HDK W10
    HDK W10 Win User
    bro67, it's good that you have a dark humor. You remind me of "funny as a t..d in a punch bowl". Anyway, you're sharp and intelligent.
    Good luck in future endeavors.

     
    HDK W10, May 1, 2016
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  4. BRO67
    bro67 Win User

    Prep for Donating My Computer

    I torch the platters and the circuit board for a reason. Most of the drives I am pulling for people, contain very sensitive financial data and just wiping them with Dban is not enough, nor the agreement with them that I have. Physically destroying them by fire, is the only way to make the units incapable of having the data salvaged.

    Plus the magnets come in really handy for other stuff.
     
    bro67, Apr 5, 2018
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