Earlier than you give or sell old PC, you require to clean hard drive. Removing files doesn’t really delete them from PC. Actually, removed files stay on PC if they are overwritten. Cleaning hard drive will make sure that all unwanted and removed files are erased, including any responsive data that you don’t want other people to see.

Instructions

Step 1

Back up data that you would like to save to new hard drive or compact disk. After cleaning old hard drive you unable to recover any files or data.

Step 2

Go through PC and ensure that all responsive data is removed. Also you want to uninstall unwanted programs.

Step 3

Search Internet for software intended to clean hard drive. Add terms like "erase," "wipe" and "shred" in search to return results. Many programs available at no price, popular program is Eraser.

Step 4

Download and install program to PC.

Step 5

Run program to clean hard drive. Program will overwrite any removed files many times to ensure that they have been removed.

Step 6

Take out hard drive from PC if you are upgrading PC and install new hard drive.