how do I make sure that none of my personal files are not still roming around in there for someone to view?
2006-10-04 03:33:02 · 9 answers · asked by lifescircle 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
In reality, the only way to get rid of anything on a computer is the literally take a hammer to the hard drive. There are so many programs that actually get the information even after it is formatted. The only other suggestion is to format the harddrive like 10 times to wipe almost all the information. But, remember, formatting wipes out all programs including windows. A lot of people will not buy a computer without Windows on the computer. If you have all the CD's with the computer, than my suggestion is to format numerous times and then reinstall windows. I hope this helps you!
Just as another note, there are programs that also help wipe out computers:
Does formatting a hard drive wipe out hard drives?
Many people are surprised when they realize that formatting the hard drive DOES NOT wipe out hard drives. Your data is still there and is accessible to most file recovery programs. With WipeDrive you can completely wipe and format hard drives to get your computer ready to sell, donate, or throw away, or get rid of computer viruses that other programs can't. WipeDrive makes protecting yourself safe and easy.
Just a suggestion!
2006-10-04 03:43:09 · answer #1 · answered by Aseret 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-04 06:24:09 · answer #2 · answered by bainter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i laughed at the guy who said format ur hard drive 10 times to make sure everything is gone.
for you to post and ask here, once will be sufficient.
2006-10-04 07:54:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are programs that can still get your information from the harddrive after it has been reformatted. Go to www.snapfiles.com and download Eraser.
2006-10-04 03:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by upshot1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just format your hard drive so that everything will be deleted inside it.
2006-10-04 03:37:38 · answer #5 · answered by dead_man_walking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Format your drive.
2006-10-04 03:35:34 · answer #6 · answered by IT Pro 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to format your computer use nukeboot, its a free program that is easy to use. However when you are done using it, you have to install fat 32 or ntsc manually.
2006-10-04 03:49:41 · answer #7 · answered by mrbam8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO TO MY COMPUTERS & CLEAR OUT/FORMAT ALL THE DRIVES ETC
2006-10-04 03:36:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you completely format your laptop, then EVERYTHING on it will be erased.
2006-10-04 03:44:50 · answer #9 · answered by lomatar1186 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋