Comments for Secure Delete: what is it, and do I need it?

Comment from gordon on 2008-11-08

2008-11-09T02:05:45Z

Hi Leo
Do you have a BAT file that will automatically start sdelete? If not can you explain more about how to set up sdelete, select the various option?
Gordon

SDelete's options are covered quite well on it's download page.

- Leo
09-Aug-2007

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Comment from Elizabeth on 2008-08-05

2008-08-05T20:11:22Z

Please, does secure delete work with xp windows?
Thank you.

Elizabeth.

Yes.

-Leo

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Comment from Mike on 2008-03-03

2008-03-03T16:07:43Z

SecureAtom has a nice secure deletion tool with multiple shredding algorithims it can be found at http://www.secureatom.com

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Comment from Sebastian San Filippo on 2006-08-28

2006-08-28T21:00:50Z

Aloha Leo....I read the "Secure Delete" article. I'm a little confused (Not unusual for a 65 yr.old). I utilize System Mechanic - it has a function that evaluates the hard drive & lets me know that I have "alot" of duplicate files - taking up alot of hard drive space. My Question: If I get rid of the "duplicate files" will it give me more disk space? (Big Bang Enterprises has "Double Killer" - a software program that "searches the Hard Drive for identical Files (Duplicate Files) there's a "Free" & a "Pro" ($14.95); that gives instructions on how to remove the files, etc. What's your recommendation? Your Advise? I'm a little leary about removing the files...if it's not necessary...but if necessary, I'm willing to purchase the "Pro" version. Thank You, for all your Excellent Advise & your concise & informnative Newsletters!! Greatly Appreciated! (& it's been my pleasure to "buy you some coffee"!!) Keep Up the Good Work! Aloha, Sebastian

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Comment from Marc on 2006-08-27

2006-08-27T15:00:53Z

I'sorry i don't need what i wanted no more.

Thank you

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Comment from TDH on 2006-08-25

2006-08-26T01:52:20Z

Eraser 5.8 is a great secure delete software program
and it will also overwrite all unused disk space, it is worth checking out and it's freeware.
http://www.heidi.ie/eraser/

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Comment from mroonie on 2006-08-24

2006-08-24T19:17:14Z

Yes it is definitely necessary to use some sort of software or encryption to protect and or completely erase your data. Especially since recent studies show that you can run into a lot of trouble if proper deletion of data does not take place when recycling old hardware. You can read more about it here:

http://www.techknowbizzle.com/2006/08/reduce-reuse-recycle.html

There's also new technologies that are being developed so that secure disposable of products can be done from home, from the office, and even on the battleground. http://www.darkreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=98819

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