I use a Low Level Format utility that is free from Maxtor. I have used it many times and many different HD's and all have been very successful.
Its FREE. you can download here: http://download.cnet.com/downloads/0-10106-100-868553.html? tag=st.dl.10001-103-1.lst-7-1.868553 peace, dude > > Try AutoClave > http://staff.washington.edu/jdlarios/autoclave/ > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > > > >I am looking for a good utility to erase all hard drives > >in a machine to a DOD standard. I would prefer a > >FREE utility as this is a government agency and I try > >to keep costs down. > > > >I have read that Norton Wipeinfo, BCWipe and > >several other programs wipe only the known > >partitions. I need a tool that will wipe EVERYTHING ! > > > >TIA > >Dan > > > > > > <br> _______________________________________________________________________________ This E-Mail was sent with Webmail from http://www.echostation.com. However, Echo Station, NovaTech Web Services, or any other affiliated company take no responsibility for the content or appropriateness of any email sent utilizing this service.