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How to Erase a Hard Drive

Discussion in 'Technology' started by chris4x4, Jun 10, 2012.

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  1. Jun 10, 2012 at 5:23 PM
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    Where do we send the "Safety Third" T-shirt?
     
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  2. Jun 10, 2012 at 5:32 PM
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    chris4x4 [OP] With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    LOL!!
     
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  3. Jun 10, 2012 at 5:33 PM
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  4. Jun 10, 2012 at 5:34 PM
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    And to think we listen to this guys advice :notsure:
    [​IMG]
     
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  5. Jun 10, 2012 at 5:35 PM
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    Notice my feet are unscathed. :cool:
     
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  6. Jun 10, 2012 at 5:37 PM
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    I'm not saying I haven't/wouldn't do the same... but there's always 'that one guy'
     
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  7. Jun 10, 2012 at 5:38 PM
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    Chris I found pics of your dog online










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  8. Jun 10, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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    :rofl: you can’t even drill a hole in a hard drive with out hurting your self.

    2 he is just following the new OSHA requirements on foot wear. right chris?
     
    TnRedNeck721, Jun 10, 2012
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  9. Jun 10, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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    Lmao! You never invite me over for the good stuff :(


    I want a divorce
     
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  10. Jun 10, 2012 at 5:45 PM
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl:rofl: LMFAO!! :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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  11. Jun 10, 2012 at 6:02 PM
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    Magnets may have been slightly easier. But of course, not as entertaining.
     
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  12. Jun 10, 2012 at 6:07 PM
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  13. Jun 10, 2012 at 6:08 PM
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    :sorry: ....didnt you get a new computer? Bring it over, and let me de frag the HD......
     
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  14. Jun 10, 2012 at 6:23 PM
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    lmao this was a good laugh and in the tech section too! chris for president:oldglory::rofl:
     
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  15. Jun 10, 2012 at 6:26 PM
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    Chris4x4: I've got an idea.....

    TW: :facepalm:
     
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  16. Jun 10, 2012 at 6:31 PM
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  17. Jun 10, 2012 at 6:45 PM
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    I hope not......
     
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  18. Jun 10, 2012 at 6:53 PM
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    I do something similar whenever I get rid of a computer. Long long ago, took a comp. science class and the instructor worked for, well he wouldn't say, but he could recover data from almost anything. People would be amazed. From that point, I make sure to do the most physical damage possible to a drive before I toss it.
     
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  19. Jun 10, 2012 at 7:03 PM
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    What temp do the hard drives melt at?
     
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  20. Jun 11, 2012 at 6:56 AM
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