i mean all data including the OS
*ive already tried DBAN but that takes so long
2007-12-28 12:09:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Pull up a command prompt. Type format c: /s
THIS WILL DESTROY EVERY FLIPPIN' THING ON YOUR HARD DRIVE.
2007-12-28 12:14:10 · answer #1 · answered by Stuart 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's going to take a long time. Unless you repeatedly erase the data, it's still there and can be (fairly easily) recovered.
Of course, this assumes you want to reuse the drive. If not then run a 1/4" drill through it.
2007-12-28 12:13:26 · answer #2 · answered by William V 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check this article out. I heard about this process from a news broadcast awhile back.
http://netsecurity.about.com/od/quicktips/qt/erase_drive.htm
2007-12-28 12:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by Tonto 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are still sectors with tidbits of info. destroy it, burn it in bbq pit, drill holes, corrosive acid
2007-12-28 12:18:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
delete system32
search for it
2007-12-28 12:12:45 · answer #5 · answered by Music=Life 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋