Data Wiper

Windows XP >> Data Wiper Hello,

I have a PC in full working order, full admin access, OS is XP Home.

There are lots of programmes on the hard drive none of which I have the
software for this includes the OS.

Before returning this PC, I have been asked to get rid of some very
sensitive material held in files, correspondence and so on, ( not porn ),
that if in the wrong hands would stir up old wounds which are slowly healing

Of course the simplest way would be to physically destroy the existing HD
and replace it, in this instance I can't to this.

I spent last night using the dustbin and Norton deleting files, wiped
restore points and so on, however I know these files or a lot of them are
still lurking on the HD and could be retrieved.

Question,

WITHOUT wiping the HD or reformatting it is there some freebie software I
can download that will go some way in overwriting the files I have deleted
thus making it that more difficult to retrieve any files I have deleted?

PLEASE REMEMBER, I cannot wipe, destroy or reformat the existing HD.

Finally, there is a programme installed on the HD called Billminder, a
simple programme to remind one of upcoming bills to pay, this programme has
been password protected, is there a place in XP, ( the registry ), where I
might look for passwords, if there is could someone tell me how I get to
this, I also ask the same question for and E-mail account?

--
Sandal

Windows XP1129

Windows XP >> Data Wiper spybot search and destroy has a secure shredder within it's tools
once used the files can't be recovered, so be sure you want to get rid of it.

usually software passwords are encrypted, unless someone has developed a
hack for this program the chances of retreiving the password are slim to
none, you might try guessing it. and these are not held in the registry for
security reasons. I'm sure the program has encrypted the required response.
so looking for it in clear text is useless

"Sandal" wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I have a PC in full working order, full admin access, OS is XP Home.
>
> There are lots of programmes on the hard drive none of which I have the
> software for this includes the OS.
>
> Before returning this PC, I have been asked to get rid of some very
> sensitive material held in files, correspondence and so on, ( not porn ),
> that if in the wrong hands would stir up old wounds which are slowly healing
>
> Of course the simplest way would be to physically destroy the existing HD
> and replace it, in this instance I can't to this.
>
> I spent last night using the dustbin and Norton deleting files, wiped
> restore points and so on, however I know these files or a lot of them are
> still lurking on the HD and could be retrieved.
>
> Question,
>
> WITHOUT wiping the HD or reformatting it is there some freebie software I
> can download that will go some way in overwriting the files I have deleted
> thus making it that more difficult to retrieve any files I have deleted?
>
> PLEASE REMEMBER, I cannot wipe, destroy or reformat the existing HD.
>
> Finally, there is a programme installed on the HD called Billminder, a
> simple programme to remind one of upcoming bills to pay, this programme has
> been password protected, is there a place in XP, ( the registry ), where I
> might look for passwords, if there is could someone tell me how I get to
> this, I also ask the same question for and E-mail account?
>
> --
> Sandal