ceemike
Well-known member
I've decided that it's finally time to get rid of all the old PCs and laptops that I have sitting around, but I need to clear the hard drives. I have a program call PC Eraser that came with a file transfer device called The Tornado that I bought about 6 years ago. I've never used the program but I thought I'd give it a try. It uses a method called the Guttman 35 pass method, which I've read on the internet is the most secure way of erasing a hard drive.
Is there something more I need to do after PC Eraser finishes, or can I then dispose of the hard drive feeling secure that my personal info has been completely erased and is not recoverable?
I also have a bunch of 5.25 and 3.5 floppies that need to be erased. Can I use a very powerful electromagnet that is made for erasing VCR tapes?
Thanks.
Is there something more I need to do after PC Eraser finishes, or can I then dispose of the hard drive feeling secure that my personal info has been completely erased and is not recoverable?
I also have a bunch of 5.25 and 3.5 floppies that need to be erased. Can I use a very powerful electromagnet that is made for erasing VCR tapes?
Thanks.