How to Completely Erase a Hard Disk

**Sullivan** · 02-05-2009

Hey There!
Guys i need help. I have a hard disk 80GB from old computer. That computer was my dad's computer and i don't need any data. I don't wan't the data to be recovered by anyone else too. I wan't to erase the hard disk completely. Like a brand new disk. What can be done to achive this task... Any help? Thanks in advance.

**FaMe FacToR** · 02-05-2009

Hey!
You can use some third party software like Active Disk Kill... These software shreds all the data that the hard disk contains and ensure complete security... You can use File Shredder like applications on daily basis for deleting file which cannot be recovered when deleted which such application. Hope this helps you... All the best...

**SmirnOFF** · 02-05-2009

Hey!
The best way to completely erase the hard disk without using any third part software exists. Delete all the available partitions and recreate them as needed. Format each partition but don't use quick format. This will also delete the data on the disk permanently. All the best!