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re: Keep Programs but clean harddrive - Possible?
Friday, March 28, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Windows XP Annoyances Discussion Forum
Posted by Peter
(178 messages posted)
What Eraser can also do is to remove all directory entries of deleted files.That
means than someone trying to recover erased data doesn't really know what to look
for or where to look for it.
On Friday, March 28, 2008 at 10:19 am, bob wells wrote:
>Ted.
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>Don't know how this got to the level of CIA/Homeland security (LOL).
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>Eraser will perform the operations you requested. It's up to you to decide if Eraser
>will suit your needs.
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>Consider;
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>What's on the HDD you dont want anyone else to see?
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>What's the worst that could happen if your "Friend" should somehow acces the files?
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>How much personal information are you leaving behind in saving Programs/Updates,
>etc? You would be amazed.
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>The "BEST" advice is, wipe the drive and do a Clean install of WinXP/Updates/Programs...
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>Your Friend will also appreciate a Clean install, as it's nearly impossible, in
XP,
>(especially NTFS) to find and remove "ALL" references to previous owner.
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>If you choose to use Eraser, be sure to wipe Free space and "Slack Space", if that
>option is available.
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>FYI: Slack Space is the portion of HDD space allotted to a file, but unused, because
>the file, or part of a file, is smaller than the Disk Space reserved for it. (Not
>seen by the OS as Free Space)
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>You ARE providing the Appropriate CD's/Software with the Computer, Right? If not
>your "Friend" may not be a friend for long.
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>Are you prepared to help your friend out when he/she encounters problems? If not,
>Do Clean install, then run Eraser on Free & Slack Space before any Updates or Programs
>are Installed. (I believe eraser needs an OS installed)
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>BW
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>There's nothing to learn from someone who already agrees with you.
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