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Date Posted: 15:11:37 02/26/07 Mon
Author: Donkey
Subject: How can I be sure the hard drive is wiped clean?
In reply to: Carly 's message, "What do you do with old equipment?" on 13:28:31 02/17/07 Sat

Re-formatting your hard disk will not permantly remove the infomation,The only way to truly guarante your security is to remove the hard disk and either take a hammer and smash it to pieces *remember to wear googles) or to drill multiple holes into the disk, once done it is safe to dispose of.

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[> I;m taking my tower, (I took out the hard drive and crushed it), keyboard and moniter to our disposal service. They'll take it "as a service to me" as long as I give them the whole thing, which works great for me. -- Cookie, 20:40:06 02/27/07 Tue [1]

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