old computer
 

Just wondering what other people have done with computers which are very old and they have no more use for ? The computer in question is not the tower type hard drive but one which is more like a book with a big bulky monitor on top of it too. I do not want to put in recycle centre until I know that any information on it has been destroyed first. Do I have to get this done professionally or can I do this myself I wonder. All replies much appreciated.

Many thanks

Miss Lilac

Computer Recycling
 

There is an Irish charity, Camara, who recycle computers for schools in Africa. They are based in Dublin but have drop off locations in Galway & Belfast and I imagine you would get more specific information on www.camara.ie.

Old computer
 

Hi
I am also looking for the same information. I am soon going to replace my old computer. I intend to recycle it but I want to erase personal information etc on it. Does anyone know how to do this without other than going to a professional?

Julfren

For erasing data, you can download and burn a CD-ROM, boot the computer with the CD in, and it will do the erasing.

There are a few options, I've used Darik's Boot And Nuke in the past, and it works great.

http://www.dban.org/

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Thanks all for your replies.
Julfren