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    Any software that will let me erase files from my hardrive?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by themindstormman, May 20, 2012.

  1. themindstormman

    themindstormman Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a 128 gb hard drive and after 4 years have just ran out. I have a few applications that I would like to keep but other then that I was to delete everything else except my OS (vista). I would like to be able to manually approve deletion of folders on my pc. Any software that can do this and will make sure that the big files get deleted? Please post it here.
     
    themindstormman, May 20, 2012
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  2. chomper

    chomper Notebook Consultant

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    you need to be logged in under admin to delete files.

    if you want a software that can wipe your entire drive I have some software new in the box that I have listed on ebay if you are interested. it makes the data non recoverable.
     
    chomper, May 20, 2012
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    misterhobbs Notebook Evangelist

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    CCleaner is a good program that you can uninstall programs, delete temporary, unused, and cached files, wipe entire drives, and fix registry issues. It's a free program as well.
     
    misterhobbs, May 20, 2012
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    s2odin Merrica!

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    s2odin, May 20, 2012
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