If you're *really* worried about the security of your data, keep or destroy the HD! So-called scrubbers can erase data, but a really dilligent person can still recover data if they try hard enough. The only sure-fire way is to destroy the hard drive physically (and, even then, enough money and time will permit a partial recovery of some data). That said, a scrubber can do a job that is sufficient for 99% of users out there, and, there's a simpler way of doing this. If you're truly paranoid: OS X, put the most sensitive documents in the trash and select "Secure Empty Trash". OS 9, check on www.versiontracker.com for an OS 9 app that will "secure erase" files. If you just want 99% security, boot your installer CD (whether OS 9 or OS X) and intialize the HD using the write zeros to disk option. This will prevent Norton from recovering the disk. Eric. On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 20:12:43 -0500, r weaver <weaverrw@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hello, > > I am looking for software to format a hard drive to completely erase all > data so that it cannot be recovered. > Anyone know what program, or process can do this? Or where to get info on > how to scrub a hard drive for resale so that sensitive/confidential data is > eliminated? I have been told to search for a military hard drive formatting > program but I don't have a name for the program (suspect that it's not > Canadian) > Thanks, > > Bob Weaver > weaverrw@xxxxxxxxxxxx _________________________________________________ For information concerning the MUGLO List just click on http://muglo.on.ca/Pages/joinus.html Our Archives can be viewed at //www.freelists.org/archives/muglo Don't forget to periodically check our web site at: http://muglo.on.ca/