completely erase a harddrive

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  1. holymonk

    holymonk Member

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    Does anyone know how to completely erase a harddrive?
     
  2. Jeanc1

    Jeanc1 Guest

    Format the drive and it will be erased -- it is suggested to do it 3 times -- if you want to be safe no one can read easily any leftovers in the layers !
     
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    try this one:

    http://www.killdisk.com/

    In my opinion, it's the best one out there.

    Keep us posted and let us know what you decide.
     
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    ok so those will work if i cant get into the computer its self like when i turn it on it says i need administrative password.
     

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