need recommend for HD wipe software

[gsmithp]

I'm selling my T60 and for obvious reasons want to completely remove all data from it's hard drive first. Googling for 'disc wiper' type software recommendations gets me 5-7 year old posts on the subject. Lots on ebay but we know how that goes. Is there any one current retail product that works best or is at least a 'best buy' (cost effective)? I'm interested in one that does the multi-wipes per DOD standards. I bank online and am paranoid about leaving that kind of data attached. Thanks very much!

[emeraldgirl08]

You could look up "Killdisk" or "DBAN" on search engine. I know that Killdisk has a free version (one pass) and a paid one (multiple passes; should be DOD). Not sure about DBAN as I've never used it.

[gsmithp]

I looked a DBAN and it looks like it's do what I want. Plus it's a free download! Thanks again for the help. This forum has been a godsend for me.

[archer6]

I looked a DBAN and it looks like it's do what I want. Plus it's a free download! Thanks again for the help. This forum has been a godsend for me.

I have a close friend that is a big advocate of DBAN, he's also a bit paranoid about the safety of his data (a very good thing). Thus I trust this is most likely the exact program you're looking for.
Me? I'm such a sic ThinkPad enthusiast, I have sold one of mine yet...ha..ha..
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Cheers...