Subscribe RSS FeedI know that when you delete a file, it only erases the directions to the file. I also know that a deleted file can eventually be overwritten. But is there anyway (as is, a process or some free software) than you can go in and actually manually write over these files? I have file recovery software, so I can see that the files are still there. Any suggestions would be great! Like I said, I understand that these files will eventually be written over, but is there a way to speed up this process? (without having to pay for a computer shop to do it)
does anybody know of any freeware or shareware programs that are similar to Norton, only without the cost?
Archive for the ‘harddrive recovery’ Category
How can I fully delete a file from my harddrive?
June 9th, 2010 by | 6 Comments | Filed in harddrive recoveryIf i buy a brand new harddrive will all of it work?
June 8th, 2010 by | 4 Comments | Filed in harddrive recoverywhy would my harddrive be smaller after reformatting vista?
June 6th, 2010 by | 1 Comment | Filed in harddrive recoveryexternal harddrive is not being reconized, is there a free program or software to help detect whats wrong?
June 5th, 2010 by | 1 Comment | Filed in harddrive recoveryMy Western Digital external started to not be reconized on my computers and I want to try to see if there are any free programs or software to help this out. I prefer not to send it into data recovery companies yet because I heard that it is expensive, but I have about 150 GB of data I need. Very important documents for my graphic arts projects. Thanks.
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How do I reformat/ Wipe EVERYTHING off of my harddrive and start clean with Windows XP?
June 5th, 2010 by | 8 Comments | Filed in harddrive recoveryFriend’s harddrive forcing restart.?
June 4th, 2010 by | 2 Comments | Filed in harddrive recoveryWhat do you guys think could cause this and what can I try to fix it? I’m helping out a friend and right now his harddrive (when put into my pc cause his nolonger works) comes up with the safe mode or normal windows options in DOS. Anything I choose causes the computer to reboot. He wants me to save the files on the harddrive so anybody know any good freeware harddrive recovery programs or something?
I took out my harddrive and am just using his as primary. i’ll try doing slave if it can.
How do you completely clear a computer harddrive to sell it to a complete stranger?
June 3rd, 2010 by | 6 Comments | Filed in harddrive recoveryI want to sell a desktop computer on ebay or craigslist, but obviously i dont want any of my info to be on there. can i just use the recovery CD and make the computer like it was when i bought it? or will there still be personal info hidden away on it.? It is a Dell, by the way.
So with this software (like DBAN), would i do this first, then format the drive, then recovery CD ? is that right?
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