I have a computer im thinking about selling and i don't want my information to get out,...i only have one copy of windows working for this machine so i dont want to crash it,...where is it in D.O.S or anywhere that i can look to make sure files i deleted are removed permanently ?
2006-12-05 03:44:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
You can use these freeware utilities:
DPWipe: This little program wipe file(s) and folder secure. Support the following method:Normal delete (not secure). Single overwrite.DoD wipe: US Department of Defense of Defense 5220.22 compliant wiping) and Gutmann's Maximum Security 35 pass wiping method. This program support DRAG & DROP. http://www.majorgeeks.com/DPWipe_d5391.html
Other programs are:
Advanced Disk Cleaner: the program accurately detects and identifies only the garbage files and then displays the garbage files so you can decide which of them you want removed. http://www.innovative-sol.com/cleaner/index.htm
Ki-Washer erases all traces of your internet browsing and PC activitiy http://www.kalavath.co.uk/ki-washer.asp
EraseTemp: is a utility that automatically deletes old temporary files from your computer http://www.nodesoft.com/EraseTemp/Default.aspx
Disk Investigator: helps you to discover all that is hidden on your computer hard disk. It can also help you to recover lost data. Verify the effectiveness of file and disk wiping programs. Undelete previously deleted files. http://www.majorgeeks.com/Disk_Investigator_d1341.html
Delete Doctor: delete files that are difficult to delete http://www.majorgeeks.com/Delete_Doctor_d4473.html
2006-12-05 04:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by gospieler 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best utility to do this is eraser, If you are selling the computer do a 35 times erase of your hard drives free space. A free download of the software is at this link: http://www.heidi.ie/eraser/download.php It is the best secure data removal tool for Windows based PC's and a similar mac version of it even comes
pre-installed on all new macs with the OS10 tiger operating system.
2006-12-05 22:09:33 · answer #2 · answered by G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're going to sell it, why not just do a fresh install of Windows XP and format the hard drive?
2006-12-05 12:44:35 · answer #3 · answered by UbiquitousGeek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with the right software nothing is deleted permanently. Good luck.
~xerocs
2006-12-05 11:46:51 · answer #4 · answered by xerocs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋