Program to erase hard drive


  1. webgal318
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    Program to erase hard drive


    I have some computers that I am either going to recycle or donate depending on the specs.
    I need a program to erase the hard drive before I do so. I really do not want to reformat the ones I donate.
    Any suggestions?

    Thanks

    Webgal
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  3. andrew129260
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    Killdisk
    Boot and nuke
    Last edited by Brink; 13 Sep 2013 at 12:02. Reason: added link for more info
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  4. Sir George
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    webgal318 said:
    I have some computers that I am either going to recycle or donate depending on the specs.
    I need a program to erase the hard drive before I do so. I really do not want to reformat the ones I donate.
    Any suggestions?

    Thanks

    Webgal
    The link below will take you to a site with some beneficial information;

    http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-wipe-your-hard-disk-drive-leaving-the-os-intact/

    HTH
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