Giving computer away

From: Josh (jif116_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 12/16/03 

Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 21:27:16 -0800

Hello, I am planing on upgrading my winXP computer soon,
and I would like to donate it. Is their anything I can
do short of a reformat and reinstall to scrub the
computer of personal data? I would prefer to aviod the
hassel of a reinstall if at all possible. Thanks for the
advice.

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