How to delete files permanently

Discussion in 'Software' started by Arjun12, Oct 23, 2008.

  1. Arjun12

    Arjun12 Private E-2

    How to permanently delete files from your hard drive without trace? is there any free software out there?

    please help. thanks!
     
    Arjun12, Oct 23, 2008
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  2. sikvik

    sikvik Corporal Karma

    sikvik, Oct 23, 2008
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  3. usafveteran

    usafveteran MajorGeek

    Is 35 passes really necessary? The NSA option (in that CCleaner screen) provides 7 passes.
     
    usafveteran, Oct 23, 2008
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  4. sikvik

    sikvik Corporal Karma

    Thats what NSA says LOL
     
    sikvik, Oct 23, 2008
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  5. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    The above cleaners are good for file erasing but I personally think if its for home use then a 3 pass DoD 5220.22M setting or equivalent is all thats needed, kinda does depend on what data your erasing, who would have a need to recover your deleted data and paranoia level.

    I use a 3 pass for work stuff and personal banking details, and in a test ran a file recovery application, it didnt recover any of the data I ran through secure file erasure.
     
    DavidGP, Oct 23, 2008
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