Do a search for a freeware utility called File Fire, which Greg Koenig (the author) claims will delete files to the same standard as Norton Government Wipe (whatever that is.) The standard Norton package (my v5.0 anyway) also includes a file-and-disk wiping util, "Wipe Info". Anyone have any info on its efficacy? I reckon using either of those (or both), along with a few passes of zeros from Drive Setup, would ensure no-one will see any sensitive data.
As someone previously mentioned, the only sure way to absolutely protect data is to physically destroy the media itself. I really don't think there's much chance of anyone peeking past a well-zeroed drive to find secrets. I gotta agree with Kyle - 'tis a tad paranoid to imagine anyone spending the large sum of money required to extract overwritten data from a random RMAed drive. And if someone _cares_ that much, then perhaps someone shouldn't be sending the drive back at all. hth, Dan K PS: If you hold down the alt key when you drop a file onto FF, . . . ooops! now I've done it! <G> !! -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
