Prep for donation

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by Rico, Apr 20, 2020.

  1. Rico

    Rico Registered Member

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    I have 4, desktop machines I'd like to donate, and leave the OS functional, can this be done? If so what steps

    Thanks
    Rico
     
    Rico, Apr 20, 2020
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  2. trott3r

    trott3r Registered Member

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    Ideally run dariks boot and nuke and then reinstall the os.
    The charity/recycler i worked for did it for you so i would ask who you are donating to whether they do this.
     
    trott3r, Apr 20, 2020
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  3. Mrkvonic

    Mrkvonic Linux Systems Expert

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    When you say functional - do you mean retain the data they contain?
    I would probably do as trott3r said - completely wipe the disks and then reinstall.
    Mrk
     
    Mrkvonic, Apr 20, 2020
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  4. Rico

    Rico Registered Member

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    Hi Guys

    Just functional OS uninstall progs, & make sure i don't miss some folder containing data. thinking about dragging folders & shredding.

    @mrk enjoyed your website, your models were/are exquisite
     
    Rico, Apr 20, 2020
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