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Owner of PC is deceased - parents want to get rid of PC but wipe everything. PC is password protected. They can't tell me what Windows OS was on it. Is there an easy way to reformat the HDD?
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Owner of PC is deceased - parents want to get rid of PC but wipe everything. PC is password protected. They can't tell me what Windows OS was on it. Is there an easy way to reformat the HDD?

Need to reformat HDD not concerned about reinstalling an OS

A desktop computer is a personal computer designed for use at a single location due to its size and power requirements, usually by one person. The most common configuration has a case that houses the power supply, motherboard, disk storage (usually one or more hard disk drives and optical disc drives); a keyboard and mouse for input; and computer monitor and printer for output. The case may be oriented horizontally and placed atop a desk or vertically and placed underneath or beside a desk.