low_delta: (I can't explain)
low_delta ([personal profile] low_delta) wrote2006-06-02 09:35 pm

delete all

If I'm going to give a computer away, what do I have to do to wipe all traces of my files from it?

[identity profile] rdsc.livejournal.com 2006-06-03 06:49 pm (UTC)(link)
We use a free utility called Boot and Nuke to wipe discs at work - you can gety it here:

http://dban.sourceforge.net/

It overwrites the disc with random data - you choose how many times you want this to happen. If you go for the full DOD strength wipe it will probably take about a day to complete but not even the CIA could find anything on it at the end of the process.