[Xeon]

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!

[Emrys88]

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.

[Dave Hybrid]

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.

[Emrys88]

Was on about getting Hard-drive wiped.

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