I'm selling a laptop, no option to format, what private folders do i need to delete?

[Marcos]

I'd normally just re-install windows but i dont have that option, so does anyone know what folders i need to clear out to delete all cokies and data etc that could be dangerous?

[joshwa]

In C:\Documents and Settings\
you can delete all folders under there apart from the one you've just logged on as. You could setup a new user (ie Admin) and then delete all the others... assuming you're using 2000 or XP

[Marcos]

Yes i'm using XP

Are history files stored anywhere else?

[Steve B]

nope, all temporary folders for ie are stored in the documents and settings folder