Re: Things to do prior to selling my PC?
 

Since when does ANYONE give a flying f*** what Microsoft try to say.

Re: Things to do prior to selling my PC?
 

There should be some freeware out there that writes zeros across the drive. I know I had such a program a few years back on my old PC that now lies in the cellar. Format the HDD and reinstall the OS with no administrator password.

Re: Things to do prior to selling my PC?
 

He doesn't have XP to install again, his install came from a "friends" IT department and he has no media to use to install again.

Re: Things to do prior to selling my PC?
 

Would help if I didn't skim read the thread :dozey: :D

In terms of desirability, it's probably best to buy XP and install it. That way you appeal to the tecky and the home user. A bare PC would only really appeal to a tecky, depending on the spec.

Re: Things to do prior to selling my PC?
 

Exactly, it needs an OS of some sort on it really to make it more appealing to someone buying it. Ideally a new OS that people know is up to date (patched etc) with maybe a free AV and firewall loaded so that it is ready to go.