| Deleted files aren't actually wiped clean from your system's hard drive. The system removes the markers that identify the data and the space on the drive is available to the system for storage again, but the actual data still remains. Anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of data recovery can "undelete" the deleted information. |
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| When you are ready to redeploy a notebook or dispose of it, you need to be sure that the data is properly erased. HP Disk Sanitizer is designed to help remove data from your hard drive using a published U.S. Department of Defense Algorithm (Based on DOD 5220.22-M Chapter 8). HP Disk Sanitizer: |
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Is OS-independent so doesn't leave traces of data behind for users to find with another operating system. |
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Eliminates the need to purchase third-party software to erase hard drives prior to recycling, reassigning, returning, or otherwise disposing of your hardware |

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