Originally Posted By: Matt Finley
Reformatting doesn't actually fully erase data in the sense that it can still be retrieved with effort and expense. In the case of a hard drive, they do make programs that do multiple levels of erase. Or, a 100% reliable method is to take an electric drill straight through the platters.


I agree, Matt. I was just approaching it from the angle that reformatting would be okay if you yourself would want to keep the media as additional storage space.

The drill is best if you want to throw them away, of course smile


Cheers,
Mike

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