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August 14, 2006 at 03:46 PM
glyall

Linux install over Windows

by glyall . Updated 19 years, 10 months ago

Hi All
I have several PCs/Laptops that have Windows on them. I am planning to install a Linux OS on them to sell them.

If I format the hard drive with the Linux OS and install Linux on the hard drives will the data from the Windows OS be recoverable?

I could use WipeDrv or Boot & Nuke to wipe the drives before installing Linux OS, but that adds about 4 to 6 hours before I can install Linux OS on them. Is this really necessary to do?

Thank you for for input.

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