ME Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I have got two laptops that I would like to sell. Please can someone recommend a free software to clean them of porn / work stuff etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I have got two laptops that I would like to sell. Please can someone recommend a free software to clean them of porn / work stuff etc. seeing as you were honest about the porn. download dban. it will take an age to clear the drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 just restore them to factory settings.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted April 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 seeing as you were honest about the porn. download dban. it will take an age to clear the drive. Will it wipe all the applications like Word, I.E., etc too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Will it wipe all the applications like Word, I.E., etc too? yes, you will need to reinstall windows plus whatever apps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpy Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 According to various tv programs it's impossible to completely wipe a hardrive of data, with the right person and equipment it can still be accessed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Not wanting to hijack but on the side - What about old PC processors? I've got three of the chuffing things that I'm too scared to chuck out. Whats the best way to destroy them completely / dispose of with peace of mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artschool Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Not wanting to hijack but on the side - What about old PC processors? I've got three of the chuffing things that I'm too scared to chuck out. Whats the best way to destroy them completely / dispose of with peace of mind? there isn't any data stored on the processors. just the hard drive, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewj Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 ^ shoot the out of them full chokes and large carts or burn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Overwrite each bit of hard disk 7 or so times and you are safe (to MOD standard). It really does take an age though. If you're that bothered about giving your data away, it might be worth buying a new hard disk to put in there and use the original as a paperweight. If you're not that bothered, just format and reinstall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huffhuff Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Not wanting to hijack but on the side - What about old PC processors? I've got three of the chuffing things that I'm too scared to chuck out. Whats the best way to destroy them completely / dispose of with peace of mind? CPUs are volatile no no data remains once the computer switches off. Just chuck them ... Or put on eBay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted April 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Overwrite each bit of hard disk 7 or so times and you are safe (to MOD standard). It really does take an age though. If you're that bothered about giving your data away, it might be worth buying a new hard disk to put in there and use the original as a paperweight. If you're not that bothered, just format and reinstall. Both have been used at work. I might just smash up the oldest one and wipe the newer one and give it to my youngest. Cheers chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprackles Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 According to various tv programs it's impossible to completely wipe a hardrive of data, with the right person and equipment it can still be accessed With the right program you can erase it completely. Once did a drive for a mate....even HMRC couldn't get anything back off it. Avanquest data eraser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 To be 100% sure, replace hard drives and take a hammer to your old ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 there isn't any data stored on the processors. just the hard drive, Which bits the hard drive? It is a well known fact that jizz has acidic qualities that will wipe old PC processors. Well, that's what I told the missus anyway! I'd never fit them in my sock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted April 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 (edited) Which bits the hard drive? The bit that stores the data! DERR!! :P I'd never fit them in my sock. Must be a small sock.. Edited April 22, 2012 by ME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Use pledge and a yella duster.... :yp: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 There was a programme on a while ago about people donating their old computers to a charity and them being sent out to Africa. I thought at the time thats asking for trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Try this http://www.killdisk.com/downloadfree.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smig4373 Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 How much do you want for them Matt....You can leave the porn on if ya want..Save me doing it...work stuff i aint fussed about... :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypig Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 Not wanting to hijack but on the side - What about old PC processors? I've got three of the chuffing things that I'm too scared to chuck out. Whats the best way to destroy them completely / dispose of with peace of mind? belt sander!!! reduce the drives to dust.... seriously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ME Posted April 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 How much do you want for them Matt....You can leave the porn on if ya want..Save me doing it...work stuff i aint fussed about... :good: Yeah, but it is full of "lady porn", not your bag mate :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyxologos Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 http://www.dban.org/ Problem solved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 if you sell it put in a new / second hand hard drive and keep your old ones for portable caddys . its the only way to be sure that your stuff remains safe . simples . hard drive wipers only work to a degree . there are several firms who can retreave info from wiped and even smashed up disks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Incinerate the hard drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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