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hard drive contents erase software
Hi,
I have some hard drives that I need to erase before turning them over to recycling place.
I was thinking about attaching each HD to my computer (as D or E Drive) and run "Disk Format". Is this enough to prevent it for someone to read the files & folders or is there a better/more secure way of erasing the contents on the HD?
Thanks.
I have some hard drives that I need to erase before turning them over to recycling place.
I was thinking about attaching each HD to my computer (as D or E Drive) and run "Disk Format". Is this enough to prevent it for someone to read the files & folders or is there a better/more secure way of erasing the contents on the HD?
Thanks.
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When I went there and clicked download it has automatically downloaded into my folder. Here is the attachment
Daikin-s-Service-Tool-v1.0-v31--1-.xlsm
When I went there and clicked download it has automatically downloaded into my folder. Here is the attachment
Daikin-s-Service-Tool-v1.0-v31--1-.xlsm
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If the drives are going to a recycling facility anyway, just use a power drill and a metal-penetrating bit and go straight through the casing and platters.
Those drives won't be read again and it's a great way to relieve stress.
Those drives won't be read again and it's a great way to relieve stress.
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@Jason
I liked that idea. it won't take much time.
@noxcho
Even though I have used Seatools for years, I did not know the fact that you could erase the drive by filling every sector with zeroes. Good stuff.
I liked that idea. it won't take much time.
@noxcho
Even though I have used Seatools for years, I did not know the fact that you could erase the drive by filling every sector with zeroes. Good stuff.
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I tried that link. When I clicked download button, it takes me to Source Forge website and I does nothing after that.
Is there a link where I can download this program directly?