Hmmm. That's interesting. What about the old DOS command we used to use of
"format c: /u" for an Unconditional format? Would that work to to completely
erase it? I do have Norton Systemworks that will work on the old XP
operating system and it has a DOD Wipe feature. How about a format and then
a "wipe". That do it?

"HeyBub" wrote:

> Shotgun wrote:
> >>
> >> TO PEGASUS: Oh, ye of little faith in strangers! I always figured a
> >> stranger is just a friend I haven't met yet.....I do hedge that a
> >> bit in real life by having a Concealed Handgun License <grin>.
> >> Thanks for the reply. That was sage advice and is logical so I'll
> >> try it. I really think I have transferred it all, but just can't
> >> bring myself to "pull the trigger" by formating the harddrive on the
> >> old one in preparation to selling it. While I have the ear of a
> >> soothsayer (you), am I correct that once formatted, the old drive
> >> will unreadable as far as my information is concerned and it will be
> >> safe to sell? In your role as MVP have you considered changing your
> >> name from Pegasus to Prometheus, as you are a big help. <g>.
> >> Thanks.
>
> No. Formatting doesn't bother the data at all and it's (almost) trivial to
> recover.
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