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How do you delete the hard drive of sensitive information?

 

How do you delete the hard drive of sensitive information?

Erasing the hard drive of sensitive information before recycling a computer is extremely important. There are software packages that can be purchased from computer and electronic stores that can help do this. Several of these software packages include Access Data Corporation's Secure Clean and Symantec Corporation's Wipe Info.

Computers with Windows 95 and 98 come with an F-disk that can be inserted into the computer during start-up which will help in removing sensitive materials.

 

Talk with someone who is knowledgeable about computers to ensure all the sensitive material is deleted prior to recycling or donating a computer.

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