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by: chaslosh January 16, 2007 7:04 AM PST

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"Clean" old computer for donation?

by chaslosh - 1/16/07 7:04 AM

Can anyone advise the best software or process to clean out my old computer of my files, etc so that I can donate it without worry of someone getting my stuff? Thanks.


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Killdisk is the old favorite-browse the number of downloads

by Dick Humfrey Moderator - 1/16/07 8:11 AM

In Reply to: "Clean" old computer for donation? by chaslosh

The most popular disk cleaner by far is this one you will find on
http://www.killdisk.com/

as the description says
"Active@ KillDisk conforms to US Department of Defense clearing and sanitizing standard DoD 5220.22-M. The most secure Gutmann's data destruction method is also implemented. You can be sure that once you clean up with Active@ KillDisk, sensitive information is purged out forever.

It has had over 470,000 downloads with the next popular one has only had 31,690 which speeks for itself.
http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?tg=dl-20&qt=destroy%20all%20data&tag=srch


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(NT) Thanks (nm)

by chaslosh - 1/17/07 1:55 PM

In Reply to: Killdisk is the old favorite-browse the number of downloads by Dick Humfrey Moderator


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Try Disk Wiper!

by Gonzo Kid - 1/28/07 7:19 AM

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Sure it won't let you down!+it is very simple to use!
You can download it here: http://download.paragon-software.com/demo/pdw7_pro_demo.exe


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You appear to be a spammer.

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 1/28/07 7:36 AM

In Reply to: Try Disk Wiper! by Gonzo Kid

All of 3 posts and all for Paragon. Such spam attempts don't help promote products around these forums.

Bob


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