There seems to be some argument whether or not data can still be
retreived from the HDD even after a wipe utility has been used. It
probably depends on how determined the person is attempting to
recover the data.
The safest solution may be to donate the computer without the HDD
because after 5 years it is just about finished anyway. You could
then spend time destroying the HDD at your leisure.
One method I have heard about is to toss the HDD in a bucket of salt
water for some time. Drilling holes in the platters is another.
HTH
Neville.
At 01:41 AM 17/12/2008, you wrote:
Hello:
I have two things. First, my wife and I are thinking about replacing
our 5-1/2 year old Dell Desktop computer. Can anyone recommend a good
wipe utility that is accessible with Window-Eyes? We would like this so
we can wipe any personal information off of our hard drive before either
trading in the computer or donating it to someone. We really aren't
interested in being victimized by Identity Theft, thank you!
My second question is, we have a copy of Microsoft XP for Small Business
that has Word and Excel with it. What is the proper procedure to follow
to transfer the registration of this product to someone should we donate
the computer? We'd want to donate this software too and just want to
make sure we are doing things properly. We'd also need to know this
procedure for the Windows XP Home on this machine.
Thanks,
Ray Campbell, Help Desk Technician
Adaptive Technology Center
Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
1850 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
312-997-3651 (Voice/Relay) or
888-825-0080 (voice/Relay)
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