Data retrieval

[swandivr]

We have all heard that a reformat of your hdrive will not remove all data,and that it is possible to restore if you have the correct software.Is there a utility that will completely remove all data so that it is not recoverable?Will a zero fill utility do it,or would Cleandrive do it?Would like to restore to "as new".Thanks

 

[Hawkeye_(BEL)]

The "wipe" function in pgp does exactly what you want. It even has several degrees of wiping the hd : home user (2 passes), bussiness (10 passes) and military (>20 passes).

edit : of course, the webpage is http://www.pgp.com/