Steps to Prepare Old Computer for Disposal [Solved]

I am preparing to dispose of an old laptop.  Would anyone have a suggestion on steps/tools I could use to ensure the hard drive is completely clear?

It is a Compaq Notebook X1030US

Running Windows XP Version 5.1

I did find two discs that cam with it:

• Drivery Recovery CD
• Operating System CD

Hello and welcome back YatesBros.

This is not a subject for this forum and the Windows forum experts are far more capable of advising you so I'd advise you to ask for their help.

Please go here and post a new topic.

Good luck

Satchfan

OK, thank you.  This can be closed

Thank you for replying and good luck.

Satchfan

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