RMA Harddisk wiping

Discussion in 'privacy technology' started by MUmoto, Sep 2, 2011.

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  1. Robin A.

    Robin A. Registered Member

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    Next time, remember to use TrueCrypt.
     
  2. J_L

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    Paranoia is one thing, but I would place your finances before that. Especially since there is absolutely no practical proof that your overwritten data will be recovered. Not to mention the disk is failing.
     
  3. MUmoto

    MUmoto Registered Member

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    Haven't tried it; did you have positive findings after using it?
     
  4. The Seeker

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    I've only ever used it for maintenance, but I've heard and read many stories of it resurrecting HDDs.
     
  5. zero_Phil

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    @ x942 - As you have re-created my same test and found no trace of previous surfing history using X-Ways then maybe I did do something wrong. I may try again if I can find some spare time, thanks for your input.
     
  6. x942

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    Yes. BUT that article shows just how much is left behind in windows even after wiping free space or files. Unless you wipe the entire HDD it is fairly useless. Albeit their are other reasons to wipe free space that this article doesn't apply to.

    Please post back your results. I may very well have done something differently to.
     
  7. MUmoto

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    Are there any risks to full HDD encryption? I don't want increased security cause increased data loss.
     
  8. x942

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    As long as you don't forget your password. If you forget your password (and it is more than 14 chars and reasonably strong) there is NO WAY to recover your data. However you can always store it in an encrypted database using keypass until you remember it. Also if you are using truecrypt create a recovery disk. You will still need a password to do anything but it will save you if the MBR or header becomes corrupt.
     
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