Every computer user should be aware that after deleting information from disks in a standard way, it actually remains there. It is especially important to take this into account, for example, before selling a computer on which important information was processed. With the help of special utilities, it can be restored without having any special skills or knowledge. To prevent the theft of your information from disks, it must be guaranteed to be destroyed. To do this, you need to use one of the free shredding programs that are freely distributed over the Internet. Such destruction will help ensure that the data is sufficiently protected and that it cannot be recovered by third parties. Let's consider the most popular programs.
Instructions
Step 1
Active @ Kill Disk. Free software for guaranteed destruction of information on disks using the US Department of Defense standard (DoD 5220-22. M). A distinctive feature of this application is the ability to generate and print a certificate confirming the operation of permanently deleting data. Supports Windows, MS-DOS, Linux operating systems. A paid version is also presented.
Step 2
Eraser. Another free utility that reliably removes data from disks, as well as individual directories, files, Windows Recycle Bin or unused media space. It is characterized by the presence of many cleaning methods and the possibility of their combination. You can also define and execute the operation according to your own method. Supports operating systems Windows XP SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista, Server 2008, 7, Server 2008 R2.
Step 3
Disk Wipe. A simple, lightweight, free utility for guaranteed cleaning of hard and USB drives, flash cards. Supports many destruction methods including DoD 5220-22. M and Peter Gutman's 35-pass method. The program does not require installation. Supported by Microsoft Windows XP, Vista. Has a size of about 1 MB.
Step 4
Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN). The most popular free program among others for guaranteed data destruction from various disks. Open source. Focuses on safety and efficiency at work. Supports a large number of erasure methods. Distributed as an ISO image for burning to an optical or USB disk. No operating system is required to work.
