advice needed on exchanging computer at store

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At Staples? They take trade-ins? Have you looked at Circuit City, Best Buy,
HP,
Dell or eBay, they are all a lot cheaper. You may be able to format your
old PC
in Safe Mode. Have you backed-up your personal files (photos, etc.)?
"How to Boot in Safe Mode"
http://www.columbia.edu/acis/capture/safemode.html
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"Ninip" wrote:

> Hi all
>
> If I do manage to exchange my faulty WINXP computer for a new one at
> Staples, what about all my personal info on that faulty computer?
>
> Do I just hand over my old computer with everything still on it (I can't get
> into it to delete my personal files and Pictures)
>
> Doesn't seem right.
> Pls help me figure this out.
> Thanks in advance
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