CLEAN YOUR HARD DRIVE COMPLETELY!
Get a program that will WIPE your hard drive to remove all your personal information to make sure it cannot be recovered
Article - Wipe that hard drive before tossing that computer - Removing financial data from your computer for good.
Article - Clean the Hard Drive Before Dumping Your PC - If you're getting rid of your old computer, chances are there's sensitive data on it. Here are some things to do beforehand.
Some of the programs that will help you eliminate all traces of your data.
Disk Wipe - Wipe your hard disk drive of any sensitive data you have recently deleted.
Drive Scrubber - Don't get caught giving away private data.
DriveWasher - If you are selling, donating, giving away, or disposing of your computer, you are vulnerable to identity theft. The best way to safeguard against identity theft and to protect your privacy is by securely erasing all personal data! Use DriveWasher, the permanent data removal software.
Eraser - Eraser is an advanced security tool. Works with Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP and DOS. Eraser is FREE software and its source code is released under GNU General Public License.
Secure file deletion - Freeware and shareware to protect your privacy.
The Free Country - Free Secure (Destructive) File and Disk Deletion Tools
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