Format Hard Drive: Isn't Enough?
Many people believe the best way to erase hard drive data is to format the hard drive. But, contrary to popular belief, formatting your hard drive DOES NOT erase hard drive data!
So how do I permanently erase hard drive data?
The only way to erase hard drive data is to overwrite your hard drive with random information.
Here's a way to understand how WipeDrive is used to erase and format hard drive data. Think of a video tape that is full of recorded TV shows on it. The only way to get rid of the old shows is to tape over it.
Using WipeDrive is like finding a channel completely full of static and then recording over the entire tape. Using WipeDrive before getting rid of your computer will completely erase and format hard drive data and protect yourself from identity theft. Without WipeDrive, normal formatting leaves your personal information on the hard drive and can expose you to identity theft.
