Wiping a Windows XP hard drive is a critical step when selling, donating, or recycling an old PC to ensure your personal data is unrecoverable. Because Windows XP lacks modern "Reset this PC" features, you must use external tools or installation media for a complete wipe.
If you have your original Windows XP CD, you can use the setup utility to delete and format partitions. This is less secure than DBAN but effective for a fresh start. wipe windows xp hard drive
: Insert the disc and restart your computer. Press any key when prompted to "Boot from CD". Wiping a Windows XP hard drive is a