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Posted: 01-08-2011 , 11:09 PM #1 |
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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 |
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Posted: 04-08-2011 , 07:56 AM #2 |
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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.
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Posted: 11-08-2011 , 12:18 PM #3 | |
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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 |
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Posted: 16-08-2011 , 10:08 PM #4 |
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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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Posted: 25-08-2011 , 09:56 PM #5 |
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Thanks all for your replies.
Julfren |
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