How to wipe sensitive files securely--or your entire hard drive Jun 13, 2013 7:54 AM When you delete a file, it doesn't actually go away--even after you've emptied the Recycle Bin. The actual bits remain written on the drive until some other disk activity writes over them. Even when you format a drive, the files are still there for those who want and know how to read them.
If you want to truly and securely delete a file, or the contents of an entire drive, you need software that will overwrite the space where the file(s) once sat. Fortunately, several free programs can do this.
Note: Clicking the linked names of the software items mentioned in the article will take you to the websites where you can get them.
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