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program to wipe out hard drive files
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:55 am
by Adelpiero
i want to wipe out anything on my hard drive(old computer). im giving it to a buddy(good dell) and want to wipe the hard drive out and reinstal leverything so none of my info is on it.
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:56 am
by Shlomart Ben Yisrael
I recommend
DBAN
"Darik's Boot and Nuke ("DBAN") is a self-contained boot floppy that securely wipes the hard disks of most computers. DBAN will automatically and completely delete the contents of any hard disk that it can detect, which makes it an appropriate utility for bulk or emergency data destruction".
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:53 am
by ElTaco
Since most laptops don't have floppys anymore, you can also burn dban to a CD. If you want to fully ensure that you are safe, chose the DOD standard.
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:00 pm
by Adelpiero
thanx
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 6:16 pm
by Fat Bones
This made logging on today worth it. Thanks Martyred
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 9:35 pm
by Adelpiero
i think the hard drive of the old computer has a virus or 2, or even 3.
will that program completely wipe them out also?
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:29 am
by Shlomart Ben Yisrael
Adelpiero wrote:i think the hard drive of the old computer has a virus or 2, or even 3.
will that program completely wipe them out also?
Absolutely.