How do I wipe business computer clean of data?

November 23, 2009

I own a small business. We have about six Windows XP Pro PCs that we are donating to charity. We’d like to wipe them clean of user accounts and data first. What do you recommend that’s cheap and easy? Also, how do we remove these computers from our network domain so that they don’t cause issues later for the non-profit?

computer repair estimate costs???

September 14, 2009

Roughly how much would it cost for a small business to get the following done to their HP laptops by a computer repair firm (11 HP laptops):

-reformat HDDs
-install windows XP
-install adobe acrobat
-install an anti-virus programme
-install MS office
-run a full diagnostic
-clean the exterior of the PCs

how much would it cost, excluding any transportation costs, and costs of buying the software?
what would be the average cost? is per PC (0 total) a good deal for buyer and seller?
i know i could do all this by myself…i am doing it for someone else…just wanted to make sure i was giving them a good deal, but not too good.

oh well, no such thing as too low of a price as long as we stay afloat.

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I am Comptia A+ certified and going out on my own. Need some help.?

September 9, 2009

I want to have enough stuff on hand in my van that I don’t need to drive down to Frys when a customer needs a part. I will be mostly doing home and small business stuff.

I figure I will get the we got this computer and need to get on the internet, get wireless, etcetera.
I saw a million years ago in a Maximum PC what they felt a tech should have with them. But I can’t find it.
I don’t have a lot of money, but want to be prepared. Any ideas of software stuff I might need? Virus/Spyware softeware. Diagnostic stuff? I figure a USB/Firewire external drive for backups and transfer. USB cables, firewire cables, ethernet cables, cable tester, USB mouse and keyboard, PS2 mouse and keyboard. Canned air, blah, blah. Any other ideas?
Do you guys have them sign a waiver before working on their computer, in case there is data loss, or the computer gets fried?
I worked in a box store before this so I always had access to stuff.

Starting a small business? ?

July 20, 2009

I am trying to start a small business; which would entail; basic computer hardware, software repair and diagnostics. Television repair as well as game consoles. Can someone help me out? I know I would be able to turn it into a profitable business. I just need financial assistance.
The only thing I need the financial assistance with, is getting a few parts to help it move along.