erase data on external hard drives
Microsoft Windows 98 Patch: Windows IDE Hard Drive
The Windows IDE Hard Drive Cache Package provides a workaround to a recently identified issue with computers that have the combination of Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) hard disk drives with more>> The Windows IDE Hard Drive Cache Package provides a workaround to a recently identified issue with computers that have the combination of Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) hard disk drives with large caches and newer/faster processors. Computers with this combination may risk losing data if the hard disk shuts down before it can preserve the data in its cache.
Modern IDE hard drives typically store disk writes in a hardware cache (temporary memory) and write the data to the hard disk later. ?Write caching? is a performance enhancement designed to increase overall write speeds.
During shutdown, data from the cache is written to the hard disk for storage until the computer is turned on again. During a typical shutdown process, any data written just before shutdown may still reside on the hard disks hardware cache. Older processors typically execute the shutdown code slowly enough that the hard disks cache flushed the written data to the physical media before the machine lost power. As processors have increased in speed, the shutdown time has decreased to the point that data may still be in the hardware cache when a computer is turned off, and that data may be lost. This increased processor time, coupled with the fact that hard drive caches have increased in size further increase the chance of data loss.
This is not a problem that is specific to Windows, or any given operating system, for that matter. Nor is it specific to any one brand of processor or hardware -- it is an industry-wide issue that affects a variety of vendors. The good news for Windows 98, Second Edition (SE) and Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) customers is that Microsoft offers this update until the industry can address the issue. At this point, Windows 2000 is not affected by this issue, and does not require the update.
This update introduces a slight delay in the shutdown process. The delay of two seconds allows the hard drives onboard cache to write any data to the hard drive.
Note: Because the Windows IDE Hard Drive Cache Package updates your system files and requires you to restart your computer after installation, please save and close all open documents and close all programs before installing the update.
For more information on this issue, please read the Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) Article Q273017.
<<lessMy Hard Drive 1
My Hard Drive shows drive information. Information includes Drive Type and Format Type. My Hard Drive also shows total drive space and total free space more>>
Requirements: .NET 2 Framework
Whats new in this version: Its FREE!
<<lessHide & Protect any Drives 2.01
Pasword protect Hard drive, CD, DVD, floppy and flash more>> Hide or restrict access to any drives such as Hard drive, CD, DVD, floppy and flash, and deny access to partitions of your hard drives with "Hide & Protect Drives". Stop unauthorized software installations and data leak by removable media.<<less
Active@ Kill Disk - Hard Drive Eraser 5.0 build 5.599
Format your hard drive without possibility of data recovery. more>> <<less
Destroy data on your hard drive. Bootable from floppy ... out all unused space on existing drives, not touching existing data. You can be sure that onceActive Kill Disk - Hard Drive Eraser 2.0
Hard drive eraser software. Boot from floppy disk. DOS. DoD 5220.22-M compatible more>> Active KillDisk is a quality security application that destroys data permanently from any computer that can be started using a DOS floppy disk. Active KillDisk Professional conforms to US Department of Defense clearing and sanitizing standard DoD 5220.22-M. You can be sure that once you wipe a disk with Active KillDisk, sensitive information is destroyed forever.<<less
Western Digital Data Lifeguard 10.0
Webbased diagnostic utility to test any EIDE hard drive more>>
The Downloadable Data Lifeguard Tools was written specifically for Western Digital EIDE hard drives. Its purpose is to examine the drive and test its functionality. It scans the drive and looks for errors. It even has the ability to correct certain types of errors that it may encounter.
Embedded error detection and repair features that automatically detect, isolate and repair problem areas that may develop over the extended use of the hard drive. S.M.A.R.T. monitors hard drive operation to predict errors before data loss occurs. Protective head parking is an exclusive new feature that adds another layer of protection to auto park by safely parking the heads even if other system components lose functionality. Environmental protection filters offer added protection to the inside of the hard drive from humidity, temperature and contamination.
If you encounter problems and suspect the drive is faulty, we request you run our diagnostic utility first before returning it. All too often, drives are returned which are working properly. By using Data Lifeguard, you can confirm the condition of the drive. Using our Data Lifeguard software appropriately can save you valuable time, money, and the trouble of returning a drive.
Western Digital Data Lifeguard Tools 11.2
Webbased diagnostic utility to test any EIDE hard drive more>>
If your PC already has a HDD installed with an OS of Windows 98SE or greater, you should use the Windows version of Data Lifeguard for best results.
The DOS version is required if installing a hard drive in a new system without existing operating system support. If you plan on copying the contents of a boot drive, Western Digital recommends using the DOS version of Data Lifeguard Tools.
Instructions:
- Extract and run the Dlgsetup11_win.exe file.
- Read and accept the license agreement to continue.
- Once installed, you will be prompted to run the program or may run the program manually from either the programs menu or from the shortcut on your desktop.
- You will see the following options:
-- VIEW INSTALLATION TUTORIAL - Instructions on how to connect your new hard drive to the computer.
-- SETUP YOUR HARD DRIVE - Setup a hard drive already connected to your computer.
-- DRIVE-TO-DRIVE COPY - Copy all the files or a specific folder from one drive to another.
-- HARD DRIVE INFORMATION - Jumper Settings and other technical information about your hard drive.
- Select the task you wish to perform.
Active@ Hard Disk Monitor 1.5.20
Active@ Hard Disk Monitor is created to be a high-quality disk utility which helps you monitor the status of your hard drives to help prevent data loss. more>> <<less
LSoft Technologies Inc. - monitors the status of your hard drives and scan for bad sectors. The system is based on the SelfHDHide -- Hide Drives Hide 3.05
Protects your hard drives from UNAUTHORIZED access. more>> Hide Drives Hide (HDHide) can be use to hide or unhide drive letters A: - Z: on any computer using Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP operating systems - whether they are actual physical drives on a local machine or logical drives (partitions, server volumes, mapped drives, etc.). Any of these drives can be hidden or unhidden.
The hidden drive letters will not be visible in Explorer or any other application that use the common Windows dialog boxes.<<less
Hard Drive Powerwash 1.00
Hard Drive Powerwash is a Windows Utility that enables its users to remove file clutter from their systems quickly and easily more>>
Hard Drive Powerwash is a Windows Utility that enables its users to remove file clutter from their systems quickly and easily. What is file clutter? File Clutter generally refers to files created by programs for temporary use. Internet browsers such as Internet Explorer, Firefox and others routinely save the content of every page we visit. Including images, text, script, cookies among others. In fact most Windows software create temporary files that are no longer needed but often not removed. Performance: In simple terms, Windows maintains a list of all files on our hard drives, the longer the list, the longer it takes to access the files we need. This directly affects our computers speed. Privacy: Another aspect to consider is privacy. Everything we do on our computers is stored in these files. By removing this clutter we in effect protect our privacy.<<less
Hard Drive Mover 3.0
Hard Drive Mover is a functional moving tool which enables no reinstallation of the current operation system. more>>
Hard Drive Mover 3.0 is a functional moving tool which requires no reinstallation of the current operation system. This will help you to move your current hard drive that is configured to your current system and literally plug it into the new system without you having to do anything.
Once you have run this utility, all you have to do is shut down your computer as normal, unplug the hard disk drive, and plug it into the new motherboard. This should make it work with out a problem.
The application is simple and easy to use, for Windows 2000, pick the Service Pack that you have, and let it do the rest! (Service Pack can be located by right clicking your computer icon and click on properties)
For Windows XP, simple choose Windows XP and it will do the rest!
Complete Data Wipe 1.7
Complete Data Wipe is released as an effective and comprehensive security software with full capabilities to erase entire hard disk drive partition, folders, subfolders and files you select, unused disk space and also records of your offline and online activities including history folders, cookies, Internet files temp folders, URL list more>> <<less
Best Security Tips - Complete Data Wipe can be an ideal solution for you to erase entire hard disk drive partitionLicense:Ad-supported
BestSecurityTips LLC - Complete Data Wipe is tool that erases 100% entire hard disk driveLicense:Freeware
advanced security software with full capabilities to erase entire hard disk drive partition ... the features and options the current technology provides with respect to a data erasingHard Drive Monitor 1.4
Freeware for hard drive monitoring tool more>>
Hard Drive Monitor 1.4 is a free but useful hard drive monitoring utility which enables you to keep an eye on all hard drives on your computer, tell the hard disk status and information on live time. This program can monitor all your hard drives in your PC, and show you one detailed report about your hard drives, include drive status, drive information, spin-up time, drive temperature and more, all data will be updated in real time. Program will show one hard drive thermometer in your PC desktop tray, so you can get this message at a glance, it is useful for predicting pc drive failures.
Why you need one Hard Drive Monitor?
Normally, for most PC users, they will save all main important files and data on their hard disks, hard disks, the hard disks are the most important of the various types of permanent storage used in your PCs. This Program support to read and monitor S.M.A.R.T. data of all your hard drives, these data is important for keeping health of your disks.
While you run some big data operations on your disk for a long time, your hard drive will be more and more hotter, once the drive temperature over some critical point, it become very danger for your hard drive data. This program is not data recovery software, but it can help you to monitor all your hard disks, it is a free and handy HDD diagnostic utility for your everyday use.
Major Features:
- Tiny monitoring utility, use a small amount of resources itself
- No need install, you can launch it from one USB Flash disk
- Show you drive temperature in real time (run as a little icon in your system tray)
- Support multi hard drives
- Free tool, freeware and easy to use
- Support all windows OS.
Requirements: Windows
Folder Drives 1.0
Folder Drives is a small freeware utility that will mount your most used folders as Virtual Hard Drives making them easily accessible from My Computer, the Explorer Tree and from within the program. more>>
Folder Drives is a small freeware utility that will mount your most used folders as Virtual Hard Drives making them easily accessible from My Computer, the Explorer Tree and from within the program. Traversing through Windows Explorer to get to the folder we want can sometimes be troublesome and time consuming. Using the folders as Virtual Hard Drives provides instant access to any folder added to the program. Folder Drives works on any folder on the local computer and across your Network in your Workgroup.
System Requirements: Win95/98/Me/NT/Win2K/XP/Vista
<<lessDKHardDrive-Light 1.2.2
monitors computers hard drive more>> DKHardDrive-Light monitors the computers hard drive and Notifies you of activity by blinking a Red Light on the desktop.
Functionality:
- Stays on Top of all open application and operating system windows. This keeps it always in view on your desktop, no matter what you are working on.
- Monitors hard drive activity.
- Displays file access (created/deleted and changed) in a list as activity occurs.
