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Today, 09:08 AM | #2 |
The Demon Preacher
Join Date: Jan 2017
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1. need photos
2. the hard drive or any storage drives would be the only source of recoverable data 3. unlikely |
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Today, 09:16 AM | #3 | |
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Join Date: Aug 2000
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Also....it sounds like the zip drive and CD player are probably not useful to anyone either? |
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Today, 09:58 AM | #4 |
Ain't no relax!
Join Date: Sep 2005
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HP 6470 is a laptop model. Are you sure that's the correct model number? You mentioned it being a desktop.
Pics would help. I can't imagine an unremovable storage device. Just know that with the incredible leap in computer tech over the last decade, anything older than that is basically junk at this point. Old parts don't hold value like they used to. |
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Today, 11:02 AM | #5 |
The Demon Preacher
Join Date: Jan 2017
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Correct... as pointed out by Fish, that whole rig may just go into the trash along with the fan motors. Can you double check the model number again because, as pointed out by Fish, that is only pulling up laptop specs.
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Today, 02:28 PM | #6 |
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Join Date: Nov 2016
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if you are worried about data being recovered, you can delete all of your files and then run the cypher program to write 1's, 0's and random data to the drive. Or, remove the drive and smash it with a hammer.
I will usually create a new admin account, delete the old account and then run the cypher program to wipe out the personal data. I have several old Phenom II systems still running Win10; they work just fine however won't work with Win11 without a lot of jumping thru hoops to get it installed. Maybe I will install Linux on one and see what I think of that. Most everything is not usable in a new system. Take it to a place like MRC recycling instead of just throwing it in the trash. If it's still usable, perhaps donate it. |
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