Resolved Virus found, but want to sell computer

[theoldgaffer]

i have my nannys hp 530 notebook, and she wants me to sell it for her. So i need to wipe it but i dnt have a windows vista installation disc and my only alternative is to uninstall everything isn't it? but i found a virus on it? how can i get rid of it. i dont want to clean the comp, i want to wipe it, but with no vista disc what can i do?

would be great if i could get this sorted quickly..

 

[Bobbye]

Is this the same computer I've been helping you clean here? https://www.techspot.com/vb/topic150192.html

 

[theoldgaffer]

No it's not. This is about my nannies. The other is my home computer

 

[Bobbye]

but i dnt have a windows vista installation disc and my only alternative is to uninstall everything isn't it?

Basically yes. Here a free overwriting program that will make the job easier:
http://eraser.heidi.ie/

 

[theoldgaffer]

Basically yes. Here a free overwriting program that will make the job easier:
http://eraser.heidi.ie/

fair enough. you can close this thread now then. i dont think im gonna be able to sell it anyhow coz i dont really know what i can get rid of all the personal stuff..buti need to delete as much as possible without screwing up the os. thanks any way. Ill just clean up tuther computer

 

[Bobbye]

Closing thread as Resolved