How can I permanently wipe my old PC before selling ?https://community.sophos.com/community-chat/f/discussions/85097/how-can-i-permanently-wipe-my-old-pc-before-sellingHello, I am planning to sell my 2005 HP PC whose mostly components are not compatible with today&#39;s technology. More than that my work requirement forced me to upgrade to some high-end PC/laptop. Before selling, I want to be completely sure that allen-USTelligent Community 12RE: How can I permanently wipe my old PC before selling ?https://community.sophos.com/thread/318521?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 13 Jan 2017 01:13:49 GMT4be5eb7d-caa4-4ff5-8e60-8f9463545a35:36a9f0bf-57a1-4f97-a39c-00caa5ac4579Lizzy Smith<p>Thanks for your prompt response.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Processor = Pentium 4</p> <p>OS = Windows XP</p> <p>RAM = 1GB</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Any more information you required?</p> <p>Is using sledgehammer a good option, my friend recently destroy her hard drive by this method. Please suggest.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>RE: How can I permanently wipe my old PC before selling ?https://community.sophos.com/thread/318519?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 12 Jan 2017 22:56:49 GMT4be5eb7d-caa4-4ff5-8e60-8f9463545a35:81c1c22d-607f-4bd8-a8f9-188dd6dc58dfDavid Johnson<div>Hi Lizzy,</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>May I know your computer configuration and OS Version first ?</div><div style="clear:both;"></div>