Re: Format Question !
From: kulm_nd (g-w_at_ComcastREMOVE.net)
Date: 01/21/04
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Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 13:30:31 GMT
No. The data must be overwritten at least 3 times so get a program that like
Norton. There should be some freeware/shareware ones also.
-- ************************************************ g-w "George" <none@the.moment> wrote in message news:23716076e517bc5de8f2d707ec590dfa@news.teranews.com... > I am selling a computer that I have been using as a dual > business/pleasure machine . > I have 2 drives one with WinXP installed the second with Mandrake > Linux 9.2 . > > I have used the XP drive exclusively for my business needs and there > are some sensitive documents stored in various directories . > > The Linux drive I used only for pleasure , internet access etc. > and will just format this drive with the fat 32 file system . > > My question is will a simple fat 32 format be secure enough to > make recovery of my business documents impossible in futre or > do I need to use some other type of software ? > > Any help or advice would be appreciated .. > > George .. >
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