how to ensure no files are deleted for good from your hard disc?
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Get a file shredder such as Tracks Eraser Pro. It is capable of overwriting a file several times, so that it is TRULY gone.\n\nTo to http://www.download.com and try the trial version.  Just do a search for tracks eraser
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There is nothing like removal/deletion of data from hard disk,it's always overwriting.For example if u delete a particular file the OS simply deletes the file entry in file allocation table,in other words the memory locations previously occupied by the data in the file are free and can now be occupied[overwritten] by another file.So in case u have just deleted the file or did not install or create any new files after deletion, u have a good chance of recovering the old one.There are lot of  utilities ,good thing is that some tools are free like pc inspector file recovery  \nu can download it here\nhttp://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/uk/welcome.htm
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Files that are deleted still have ghosts on the hard drive untill the free space is overwritten with new data and may be recovered untill they are overwritten 32 times the software to recover these "ghost files" is  among others at this link;  \n http://www.runtime.org/  software may also have a tool to erase the files permently if not you may use eraser to securly overwrite sensitive datahttp://www.download.com/Eraser/3000-2092_4-10231813.html?tag=lst-0-4
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make sure "hide protected os files" also get unchecked!
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you need to delete something your hard disc is full
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It's very unlikely that it will still exist. When you delete a file it frees up the disk space for other files to be written, so it's highly likely that the file has been partly or completely overwritten (unless you have done very little work on the computer since and have never defragmented the hard disk).\n\nPC Inspector is one of the many programs you could use to see what, if anything, is recoverable: http://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/uk/download.htm\n\nNote that System Restore (even if there is a date there before you deleted the files) will NOT recover data files, only system files, which will be of no use to you.
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Give it a thorough 'disc check' and 'defragmentation'.  If you do not know how, modify your question.
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1. Wipe harddrive\n2. Install Windows 2000 or XP\n3. Wonder why you didn't do this sooner
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Check some softwares they suggest "safe delete" options or Full format the hard disk and ten install some game on it and again full format the disk. This will delete maximum of the info.
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start>all programs>acessories>system tools>disk cleanup
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http://www.robertenfemke.nl/~diskclean\n\n\nhttp://buttuglysoftware.com
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How do you mean clean?  If you mean data wise, then boot from your windows CD and do a low level Format, but you will lose all data on that drive.  If you mean dust, then use a can of compressed air.
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Take care that undelete programs made for DOS a few years ago won't work with Win XP or NTFS partitions... So if you're thinking of undeleting on a new computer, your chances are slim without a professional tool :-(
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You can completely wipe a harddrive with a program called Dban Autonuke.  Or open Windows Explorer and select the files you want to remove and delete them.  make sure you clear your Recyle Bin.
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Use any anti virus software,to clean all system files or drive c
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Go to your DOS prompt (in Accessories) and type in FORMAT C:&#92;\nThis will erase everything. A verification message will ask if you really want to do this, and perhaps even a second asking is possible. If you format your hard drive, it will erase it all. Forever. Just be sure to Backup all you think is important!
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you look go to your add and remove programs, remove every program, Next go to your files in all drives and wipe out them. WARNING, DO NOT DELTE ANY SYSTEM FILES