I'm in the market for a new computer. I need to find a good program that totally wipes my old one clean. I have already used Diskkill on my old desktop, this program just replaced the addresses with 00. My laptop has more sensitive data and I will need a more efficient wipe. Is there any programs offered through the military to download, similar to buying windows office?
CCLeaner is freeware that has a drive sanitizing utility that offers many options up to 35 pass i believe. One pass would satisfy my needs to clean a drive but if you desire more, this may be for you. It also has many other tools that are useful for various maintenance tasks. Also, did I mention it is free. Needless to say, I am a believer.
Yeah I found that one on CNET, I will give it a try. I recently used Kill Disk, not bad one pass with 00. I need something a little more for the laptop though. Thanks for the input.
Originally posted by eaclark: Ask a IT for a CD with their HDD wipe program. Nothing will make it through that. DOD approved and used to wipe all workstation HDD's prior to DRMO.
Works the same as CCleaner and you don't have to deal with those disgruntled IT's:-)
Originally posted by ActualCoastie: Works the same as CCleaner and you don't have to deal with those disgruntled IT's:-)
OK, doesn't necassarliy work the same but achieves what I believe to be a satisfactory result. Search for "killdisk" and you can download a free version to use. CG version should be licensed by the CG and not for personal use. Most importantly, will keep you from having to deal with the disgruntled ITs.
A few weeks ago PCWorld sent out notice of a couple free hard drive wipers. I did not save the email but you would probably find them on their website.
