[Hidden-tech] SOFTWARE TO WIPE HDD?

[Peter Pelland]

I blogged on this topic not long ago. In my research, I found that *Disk
Wipe*, *Darik’s Boot and Nuke*, and *Hard Drive Eraser* are all free
downloads that can be easily found online.
http://blog.pelland.com/2014/12/19/10-ways-to-avoid-identity-theft/

Peter Pelland
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On Sun, Apr 12, 2015 at 9:17 PM, Jan Werner <jwerner at jwdp.com> wrote:

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> My favorite software for nearly everything hard disk related, including
> backup, imaging, partitioning, virtualization and wiping, is Paragon
> Hard Disk Manager Professional.
>
> The Personal version costs $50, the Professional version (which I use)
> has more powerful virtualization capabilities and costs $100. Both
> include wiping to DOD and other standards for hard disks and SSDs.  They
> sell the wiping program separately for $39.95, so if you want it, you
> might as well buy the full manager.
>
> https://www.paragon-software.com/home/hdm-professional/
>
> https://www.paragon-software.com/home/hdm-personal/
>
> The personal version seems to be on sale right now for $34.95:
>
> http://www.paragon-software.com/promos/2015/easter/index.html
>
> If your netbook is running Windows XP, you can get an XP only version of
> their hard disk wiping program for free.
>
> https://www.paragon-software.com/free/
>
> Also, I have an old laptop to donate, if your guy can use it.
>
> Jan Werner
> ___________
>
> David Farkas wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hello Mavens...
> >
> > I have an old netbook I want to donate, but I need to wipe the HDD
> > first. I have an external USB CD/DVD drive I can use to run software
> > from a CD or I could use a flash drive.
> >
> > Question is... what software do  your recommend.
> >
> > Similarly, lI have a bunch of old HDD drives and the hardware to connect
> > them with USB, but again, need software to wipe them.
> >
> > BTW, the guy I donate to takes outdated computers and builds usable
> > machines for folks who can't afford one. Usually kids or the elderly. If
> > you have old stuff, he will pick it up.
> >
> > Thanx for your help
> > David
> >
> >
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