How to remove old Dell 4500 info before giving it to grandson

you want to delete the old files and info private old computor before disposing of it. I have old CDs accompanying computor

If you have the CD to do it, format the hard drive and reinstall windows.  I think that the dell 4500 s (if it is the dimension) gave you a real XP CD.  The only thing you need to check for is a product key that should be on the side of the computer.

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