Permanently delete hard drive files

[IATech]

I'm certain someone can help me with this. I need a program to permanently delete all the files on my hard drives especially those with sensitive data (bank account info, etc.). Usually I keep old hard drives and move them into new systems but my old IDE's need to die. Here's what I currently have:

Hard drives: Seagate brand: 1 - 40GB & 2x - 120GB
OS: Windows XP Pro

Thanks.

 

[tecmo34]

I recommend this: http://cmrr.ucsd.edu/people/Hughes/SecureErase.shtml

 

[IATech]

Best answer selected by IATech.

 

[IATech]

Thanks.

 

[alace04]

To wipe hard drive completely you can go for commercial application as they perform complete deletion of the data that cannot be recovered further by any means.

 

[Mousemonkey]

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