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The thread discusses deleting data from a PC prior to selling it, specifically whether using DBAN will erase the OS and if reinstalling Windows from a CD/DVD is straightforward afterward. The first poster confirms that DBAN wipes everything, including the OS, and asks if reinstalling from media is simple. Responses affirm that reinstalling Windows from a CD/DVD is indeed straightforward, with positive comments about DBAN’s effectiveness. Overall, the sentiment is supportive and confirming of the process.
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Dvo19

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So I have sold my PC and wanted to wipe the HDD clean in such that recovery tools would not recover my data if the buyer decided to try:ohno:.

I decided to choose DBAN as my nuking tool:noise: I did not realize that DBAN would completely wipe the OS as well :hide:

I was told to just download a windows OS and burn to a CD then boot my PC from DVD/CD in the BIOS and viola:teeth::teeth::teeth:.

Is it actually this simple?:andwhat:
 

Neemobeer

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#2
Yes
 

Axel PC

Axel PC

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#4
DBAN is great!
 

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