how do i completly remove everything off a hard drive

iggyman · 2005-08-21 19:22:08

i want to remove evertything off of another harddrive how do i do this..i dont want anything on it at all not even the os on it...please reply with directions of what to do please...

21-08-2005 07:22PM

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iggyman

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i want to remove evertything off of another harddrive how do i do this..i dont want anything on it at all not even the os on it...please reply with directions of what to do please...

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#2 21-08-2005 07:23PM

aidan_walsh

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http://dban.sourceforge.net/

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#3 21-08-2005 07:25PM

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why not reformat the hdd

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#4 21-08-2005 08:15PM

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Yeah, if you're trying to hide what's on it, dban is what you're looking for. If you just want to wipe it, use format.

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#5 21-08-2005 08:50PM

mobileplaza

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i can help you, it involves a pair of plyers, blow torch and a lump hammer! lol

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#6 22-08-2005 12:39AM

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If you've got a set of old speakers that are kinda knackered, rip em apart and strap the magnets in em to the drive for a while

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