08-03-2004, 22:15
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Re: HD Deep clean?
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Originally Posted by Russ D
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40GB disks & larger are dead cheap - maybe that route would be better? 
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08-03-2004, 22:16
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Re: HD Deep clean?
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Originally Posted by homealone
40GB disks & larger are dead cheap - maybe that route would be better? |
funny i was thinking that as well , at least if the mobo will support it
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08-03-2004, 22:18
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Re: HD Deep clean?
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No, just Mr-parents-only-have-a-crappy-little-4Gb-HD-and-is-looking-to-clear-as-much-space-on-it-as-possible |
Surely you could just buy a bigger HDD a 40GB drive would only be about £40 brand new and i'm sure you could get a smaller or second-hand one for cheaper...
EDIT: Ok, everyone beat me to it...
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08-03-2004, 22:19
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Re: HD Deep clean?
if you want a proper hdd wipe use PGP free disk wipe, www.pgpi.org you dont need a licence for personal use.
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08-03-2004, 22:21
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Re: HD Deep clean?
I'm just going the cheapskate's route - plus they wouldn't need as much as 40Gb - just an extra 1 or 2
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09-03-2004, 01:20
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Re: HD Deep clean?
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09-03-2004, 01:22
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Re: HD Deep clean?
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Originally Posted by Russ D
No, just Mr-parents-only-have-a-crappy-little-4Gb-HD-and-is-looking-to-clear-as-much-space-on-it-as-possible |
Said in a strong yorkshire accent:
"In my day, we used to dream of 'avin a 4 Gig 'ard drive".
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09-03-2004, 02:16
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Re: HD Deep clean?
Luxury, we used to dream of 'avin a 4gb 'ard drive. In fact I've still got a 40 MEG IDE drive somewhere sitting around gathering dust.. I wonder if I can flog it on eBay for a stupid amount, claiming its something like a 'collectors item' 
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09-03-2004, 07:37
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Re: HD Deep clean?
While posting a link to another part of the forum (Alternatives to NTL) searching the website i came across this utility SuperShreader (wondered if it would be any use)
When you delete a file from your system (and remove it from your Recycle Bin) the contents can still be retrieved by someone who is knows what they're doing - they can even potentially recover data that's been overwritten! Now this doesn't really matter if you're just deleting some unused Word documents, but if you deal with sensitive data such as encrypted information, then it's VERY important that these files be securely deleted... That's where AnalogX SuperShredder comes in!
SuperShredder gives you the ability to delete files using not only common methods such as Gutmann & NISPOM (DoD), but can be completely customized to give you all the security and/or performance you may need. It can receive files via drag-&-drop onto the application or the icon, selecting files from inside the program, command line, & can even add a shortcut to your 'Send To' menu inside the Windows Explorer so it's simple to delete files in a secure & convenient fashion.
SuperShreader
Btw the web site is littered with interesting utils
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09-03-2004, 09:53
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Re: HD Deep clean?
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Originally Posted by GDW1975
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How do you tell what mfr you disks are? Do you need to crack the case open?
How many HDDs can you put in a case?
Would I be better adding more storage to an antique 6Gb Celeron 90 and turning it into a file server?
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09-03-2004, 10:15
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Re: HD Deep clean?
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Originally Posted by scastle
Said in a strong yorkshire accent:
"In my day, we used to dream of 'avin a 4 Gig 'ard drive".
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*slaps scastle REALLY hard
we cant help our accent 
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09-03-2004, 10:16
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Re: HD Deep clean?
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Originally Posted by Dave Stones
*slaps scastle REALLY hard
we cant help our accent |
Nothing wrong with the accent. You've obviously never heard the Monty Python sketch I was copying?
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09-03-2004, 10:19
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Re: HD Deep clean?
How come noone has suggested washing it with soap and water?
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09-03-2004, 11:03
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Re: HD Deep clean?
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Originally Posted by scastle
Nothing wrong with the accent. You've obviously never heard the Monty Python sketch I was copying?
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im a bit young for monty python
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09-03-2004, 11:35
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Re: HD Deep clean?
LOL - I used to love monty python.....
The parot scetch is my personal favorate !
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