[HDD] - cleaning un-used space

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[H]ard|Gawd
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ok, so there is un-used space on my hard-drive, that still probably has data on it (from deleted files) that could be recovered (since generally the headers are deleted, and NOT the actual data when a file is removed).

are there any applications that will write all zeroes or an algorithm over the FREE SPACE of a drive or partition that is actively in use (e.g. no full/low level format)?

thanks,
 
Well, never tried bcwipe, but, eraser is very simple to use and its 100% freeware.
 
I have used BCWipe for serveral years untill recently (thanks to this forum). Eraser works just as good.
 
And as noted many times, almost every program out there that does free space wiping is simply re-using the open source code that was created with DBAN, so it doesn't matter which app you choose these days: you'll still be using DBAN in the long run. :) Since DBAN is primarily a "DOS" mode application (meaning a primarily command line application) the GUI front-ends like Eraser not only make it easier to use but add some additional functionality as well.
 
mau108 said:
Ccleaner now has a wipe free space feature. I'm betting thats what it does.

www.ccleaner.com

a tool all systems should have!
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Yep, it sure does, under the Option, with "Normal" deletion or "Secure" 1, 3, 7, or 35 pass wiping.

The best only gets better... awesome addition to CCleaner, absolutely awesome. :)
 
eraser is working well. i like the shell extensions (im sure the others have it as well), especially the extensions for clearing the recycle bin

thanks!
 
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