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Wiping hard drive clean
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discofly
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Jan 9, 2007, 02:38 AM
 
Hi all,

I'm selling my mac mini as I've upgraded to a macbook. I have a few programs on there and some personal files - I'm just wondering if there is an easy way to wipe off thsoe programs and all personal data so all that's left is the operating system?

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Jan 12, 2007, 06:24 PM
 
Skeletons on your hard drive | CNET News.com

this is a tough issue. I would say format and re-format that drive over and over again multiple times. Those binary magnetic bits (0,1) must all be changed randomly over and over again. 7x minimal probably. Gofor 20x I say.
     
   
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