With respect Rupert, formatting a hard drive will not wipe it clean, any data on it could still be retrieved if you know how.
There is software available that will write ones and zeros to a drive that will erase any data. The only program I know of that will do this is Norton System Works but sure there are others. Google for Government Wipe and see what it brings up. Rick "Rupert Bear" wrote: > > Best just to reformat the hd and wipe everything clean, which can be done from the DOS prompt. Look > here > > http://www.computerhope.com/formathl.htm#03 > > Rupert > > O^O--------------- Rupert's Reply To ---------------O^O > > My friend had a Laptop he wants to sell, but he wants to erase everything > with a program so nothing can be restored. Any suggestions on what program to > use? ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> AIDS in India: A "lurking bomb." Click and help stop AIDS now. http://us.click.yahoo.com/9QUssC/lzNLAA/TtwFAA/67folB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
