Freeware HDD Cleaner for Windows XP?

[Gillbot]

Is there a freeware windows app that will allow me to safely wipe HDD's (via a USB cable) so I can assure they are clean?

 

[TheStu]

When you say via a USB cable, I assume you mean that the drive is an external...

I know that in OS X, it is supported directly by Disk Utility.. however, something you can try is go to the drive manufacturer's website, they should have a utility there that you can use to zero the drive.

 

[Gillbot]

It's an internal drive, I just use a USB to IDE cable so I don't have to open up my system.

 

[TheStu]

ok, well.. after you track down the manufacturer's website, you may want to hook that up over IDE directly to run the erasing program.

 

[Gillbot]

Originally posted by: TheStu
ok, well.. after you track down the manufacturer's website, you may want to hook that up over IDE directly to run the erasing program.

That's what I want to avoid really. I have quite a few i'd like to erase from various manufacturers and it's a pain to keep swapping them in and out of my case to get it done.

 

[tw1164]

Have your tried eraser?

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[Gillbot]

Originally posted by: tw1164
Have your tried eraser?

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I have not, I'll check it out now.

I looked in the stickies in the software forums and it looks as though the old thread may have contained the utilities I was looking for. At this point, I'm open to ANY suggestions.

 

[0roo0roo]

eraser definetly

 

[redbeard1]

The beta version works better on very new systems.

DBAN

 

[Gillbot]

I may have to give it a try, not sure if i'm liking eraser all that well. Probably because i am unfamiliar with it.

 

[mechBgon]

Tiger saw with the Wood & Nails blades. Don't try to cut directly through the motor, go off to one side. Definitely wear eye protection.

😉


(well, it's secure...)

 

[Gillbot]

Originally posted by: mechBgon
Tiger saw with the Wood & Nails blades. Don't try to cut directly through the motor, go off to one side. Definitely wear eye protection.

😉


(well, it's secure...)

:Q