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    Anyone use Dban?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by capt jerk sparrow, Jun 5, 2012.

  1. capt jerk sparrow

    capt jerk sparrow Notebook Geek

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    I'm replacing a hard drive with a solid state, and will probably sell the HDD. Is dban ok to use to wipe it clean? Will it affect the functioning of the drive at all, the computer?
     
    capt jerk sparrow, Jun 5, 2012
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  2. Baserk

    Baserk Notebook user

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    No problem. DBAN (or alternative KillDisk) will work fine and won't affect your HDD.
    Use one-pass zero for removing all data, that's all you need.
     
    Baserk, Jun 5, 2012
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  3. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    Yeah I use DBAN when i'm selling off an old system, it will take a while to clear on larger disks (had to leave the system on overnight) but I think it's worth it for that peace of mind.
     
    PatchySan, Jun 5, 2012
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  4. capt jerk sparrow

    capt jerk sparrow Notebook Geek

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    cool, thanks.
     
    capt jerk sparrow, Jun 5, 2012
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  5. Qing Dao

    Qing Dao Notebook Deity

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    I just want to make that extra clear. Also a Windows install disk has the same feature.
     
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    If you are super paranoid about your data, run the 7 pass wipe, minimum DoD standard for data security...or 35 pass if you are ultra paranoid..
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jun 5, 2012
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