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Discussion in 'Security and Privacy' started by chiefmissile, 2008/11/08.

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    chiefmissile

    chiefmissile Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi,

    Selling my computer but want to make sure that all my private data is removed from my hard drive without removing any programmes. What programme should i use? free if possible.

    Thanks

    Drew
     
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    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Try Eraser - cleans selected files to DOD standards.
     
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    chiefmissile

    chiefmissile Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks for your reply, tried this but i was confused as to what file to dowload? when i did download, and after running a scan i was asked to pay to remove?
     
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    PeteC

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    chiefmissile

    chiefmissile Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    eraser set up 32 or 64?

    Thanks for all your help
     
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    PeteC

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    Unless you are running XP x64 or Vista x64 which I rather doubt you require the 32 bit version.
     
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