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" Q: I want to sell my old Windows Mobile phone. However, I can&amp;#039;t seem to get all of my personal account information off it. Is there a way to completely clear my phone before passing it on? A: If your Windows Mobile device was managed through your office&amp;#039;s Exchange server, your IT department may be able to wipe it remotely. If it&amp;#039;s not a work-issued phone (which I suspect, since you are looking to sell it), you&amp;#039;ll have to do it yourself. The easiest way to cover your path is to reinstall the phone&amp;#039;s operating system. Be sure to install exactly the same version of the operating system that your phone now uses or the device&amp;#039;s buyer might be the angry owner of a bricked device. Check your phone manufacturer&amp;#039;s Web site for instructions on reinstalling the OS. For added security, I suggest purchasing a third-party tool such as Sprite Terminator--a $15 application that can wipe personal data from Windows Mobile phones. It can also remotely clear your account if your phone is lost or stolen. No matter what, remove your phone&amp;#039;s SIM card if it has one--it is probably full of your contacts and personal information.   RELATED STORIES * TECH CLINIC: The Truth About &amp;#039;Prorated&amp;#039; Cellphone Termination Fees  * TECH CLINIC: How to Save Your Wet Cellphone  * DIY TECH: How to Absolutely, Positively Destroy Your Data   "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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