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Uglybloke | 20:48 Sat 31st May 2008 | Technology
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Is there a free download to clear unwanted sensitive data from my hard drive please?
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Eraser is recommended in this fortnight's Computer Active magazine

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Ethel,

Thanks but the two links both respond with `530 login` not accepted` whatever that means. I`ve ok`d that but then says `is now downloading` and still is 20 minutes later, there doesn`t appear too much happening. Any clues pleas?
I use: http://www.heidi.ie/node/6

It's free, open source, and includes features only in the "paid for" versions of some similar progs.
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Thanks LeMarchand,

I`ve got it downloaded, just remains to figure it all out!!
Once it's installed, just select the data you want erased and right-click, then choose "Erase". Check the "options" on the pop-up box: there are a number of erase types you can use; I'd go for the 7-pass wipe at least. The 35-pass wipe is more secure, but you could be waiting a while if you have a lot of data to erase!
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Thanks LeMarchand & Ethel,

I`ve got it now !!

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