How to delete all personal files and documents before giving the laptop to a parent

I want to give my Dell used laptop, Windows Vista, for my granddaughter. I would like to permanently remove all financial, personal info and docs before that.

http://www.ehow.com/how_7327478_clean-information-before-selling-laptop.html

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