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Securely and Permanently Data Deletion - Hard Drive ?
Hello,
Is there any way of securely deleting my sensitive hard drive data? It contains my personal images and videos. Currently, I am familiar with physical destruction method only. Is it a good way?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
shesagordie
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February 17th, 2017 12:00
DANIEL_LOGAN679
Physically destroying a hard drive is the only way to absolutely and forever ensure that the data on it is no longer available.
Bev.
David Johnson2
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February 19th, 2017 20:00
Hello Daniel,
If you are really concerned about your data and want to delete it forever, then you may try any of the below methods :-
1) Physical Destruction - Also, suggested by shesagordie. Just used a sledgehammer and smash powerfully on your hard drive. BANG.
Please note - Two drawbacks of this technique which I want to share with all
i) Creates lots of environmental waste. You are contributing on increasing the heeps of E-waste.
ii) Hard Drive can't be reused again.
2) Data Erasure Software - My personal favorite technique of permanent data erasing. The software works on the principle of overwriting with many passes. One such software which I often use is Bitraser, as it is secured and certified.
3) Degaussing - This method magnetically erases data from magnetic storage media. Always remember, degaussed hard drive can't be reused.
All best solutions are shared with poster, kindly acknowledge. Thanks!!!
Daniel_Logan679
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February 22nd, 2017 02:00
Apologise for delay in replying....
Thanks for the solution David, but could you please confirm, whether my Windows OS is affected due to this process?
David Johnson2
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February 22nd, 2017 19:00
Hello Daniel,
Software driven approach of data eraser by above mentioned software, is independent of OS system. So it don't affect your Windows OS.