Solved: How To Clear A Hard Drive?

[katzmeow]

Can someone please recommend a program or tell me how to completely clean a PC hard drive? We have an old system we are getting rid of, but I would like to make certain that there is no personal information stored on it before doing so. Thank you for your time!

 

[1002richards]

Hi,
Darik's Boot n Nuke (DBAN) is highly regarded here at TSG for such tasks:
http://www.dban.org/

Richard

 

[mfletch]

If its going to the tip take the hardrive out and take a hammer to it then its 100% clean

 

[valis]

Hi,
Darik's Boot n Nuke (DBAN) is highly regarded here at TSG for such tasks:
http://www.dban.org/

Richard

that's what I use at work for machines we donate; DoD compliant, easiest cleaning app I've ever come across.

 

[katzmeow]

Thanks everyone. DBAN worked like a charm and was very easy to use.

 

[1002richards]

You're welcome.

Richard.