File recovery freeware - Clearing data from hard drive

File recovery freeware - Clearing data from hard drive 

Clearing data from hard drive 
Question:I am planning to sell my laptop (Toshiba Satellite 2800 series, about five years old) and want to know how I go about wiping out my hard drive of any personal information. I've been told that just reloading the operating software (Windows XP) will do this, but I want to know for sure.
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Software Is Sure Path To A Clean Hard Drive 
Q. I am planning to sell my laptop (Toshiba Satellite 2800 series, about five years old) and want to know how I go about wiping out my hard drive of any personal information.
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Peace of mind, hard-drive style, can cost $29.95 
Q. I am planning to sell my laptop (Toshiba Satellite 2800 series, about 5 years old) and want to know how I go about wiping out my hard drive of any personal information.
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Protect data by wiping out hard drive 
Q: I am planning to sell my laptop and want to know how I wipe my hard drive of any personal information. Ive been told that just reloading the operating software (Windows XP) will do this, but I want to know for sure.
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