What is the best way to remove private information from my computer if i decide to part from it?

Question

What is the best way to remove private information from my computer if i decide to part from it?

Answer 1

.What you need is a file deletion programme, in essence all this does is write a random sequence of 1s and 0s to the disc completely eradicating all files. Go to this link where you can get free downloads and more information. . http://www.thefreecountry.com/security/

Answer 2

Data is still recoverable from a formatted drive; if you want to be certain your data is gone use Darik's Boot and Nuke (burn it to a cd then boot from the cd to wipe the drive - only use this method if you have restore cds or dvd to restore the operating system afterwards!)

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If you want to keep the operating system intact, clean the system with ccleaner (in settings select secure deletion) then shred any private files with File Shredder; also you can wipe the free space on the drive - securely overwrite previously deleted files beyond recovery

both free

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Answer 3

Format the hard drive.

Right Click on C: or whichever your hard drive icon is in my computer and select format.  

Answer 4

You can buy 'shredding' software. McAfee do one. There must be others. Try PC World. Or you can take out the hard drive.

Answer 5

Format the Hard drive.