I know that re-formatting an HD does not, irretrievably, delete data.
Does anyone know if the same is true for optical disks formatted by Nero's InCD?
TIA
You are asking us Rik..that's a first..
As you would have guessed, I have no idea..sorry. :)
Got to be the same principle. It certainly doesn't go over it writing zeros, so if you know how to do it, you can read what was there before.
I had a feeling that might be the case, Nerv, but none of the 'over-writers' I have will touch an optical disk, presumably because of the filing system.
Oh, well, a bit of sand papering is called for...
I do know photo's on Memory Cards can be retrieved, even if formatted, so as Nerv suggests, perhaps this would be the same.
Destroy them - at the price they are, it is not worth the risk.
For hard drives, this is good & free:-
http://dban.sourceforge.net/
Thanks, everyone. I usually destroy HDs with a pair of bolt cutters or a heavy hammer, but given the way CDs/DVDs shatter, I think I'll use a blowtorch this time. Just as effective, much less dangerous. :)
Apply a six-inch nail. Generously.
Tried that - they still shatter. :)
In the olden days you could have put them on the fire :laugh:
Brillo pad is slightly less pyromaniac than a blow torch and also less fun.
Or put in a stout cotton bag and bash to bits.
But what HAVE you got on there?? (Don't answer that) :police:
Financial data and lots of letters between me, my GP and my shrink. None of which would I want to be available to anyone else... ;)
get a dvd, cd destroyer :D
my collegue bought one
and here it is http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=4955
Any idea of a UK supplier, Siege?
Rik, some paper shredders will take CD/DVD's.
Just a thought..
Thanks for that, the ones I have will eat credit cards - whether I want them to or not :) - but not the tougher CD. Anyway, a little blowtorching will be fun!
Indeed... can we see the video on Youtube?
;D ;D
Of the blowtorching or the original data? :)
I was sort of hoping to see your hands getting warmish.. :banana2: :out:
You might see a vice getting warmish, but trust me, my hands would be well clear. Of course, the beard might catch fire... ;)
Hi Rik sorry for the delay
My collegue has told me it was a gift but here goes, a UK source for a cd destroyer
http://www.maplin.co.uk/free_uk_delivery/CD_Data_Destroyer_35380/CD_Data_Destroyer_35380.htm
;)
whoops ;D, Maplin dont stock them anymore, this other company do though,
https://www.fastweb.co.uk/repro-secure/acatalog/CD_Data_Destroyer.html
or if your adventures then try this http://www.ciao.co.uk/Storage_Accessories_5221280_3-cd_destroyer
more more :D
http://pec.co.uk/oscommerce-2.2ms2/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=47_81&products_id=777
Thanks for all that, Siege, your efforts are much appreciated. :)