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Old 18th Jun 2008, 07:47
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Hey guys:

Does anyone know a simple way to delete files that have already been deleted using windows or a free program?

Only; I have known for a while now that when you delete a file or folder it isnt actually deleted, the key or file path is deleted and its stored in what is known as an unused sector if i am right.
I havnt really been bothered about this before i downloadeda file recovery program, noticing the many thousands of files that have been deleted that can also be recovered.

Just for security reasons, say i wanted to sell my hard disk drive or stop other people recovering personal and important files, is there a way to delete deleted files without completely bleaching the whole drive, including windows?

Many thanx to anyone who can help!
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Old 18th Jun 2008, 08:05
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You would need to get it wiped. Which can cost about £2.50
However you want to keep windows. Ummm, not sure if holding shift while deleting, does this. Umm, will keep an eye out for you.
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Old 21st Jun 2008, 02:29
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Not to sure what Emry is on about but there is software that does this.

Think Ccleaner does and is free, do a search here this has been discussed before.
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Old 21st Jun 2008, 06:29
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Was on about getting Hard-drive wiped.

Was in work while typing that out, so brain was dead.
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