RE: Erasing private files from Windows XP.

[<Monrad.DC () forces gc ca>]

If the repair doesn't involve the hard drive, pull it out and send it
back without the drive.  No storage media reduces the amount of personal
info.

Drew

-----Original Message-----
From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com]
On Behalf Of Yousef Syed
Sent: Sunday, 28, January, 2007 10:01 AM
To: Security Basics
Subject: Erasing private files from Windows XP.

Hi,
Can someone please point me to a checklist of all the places that
Windows XP might store personal information?

I need to return my Laptop for a repair and would like to ensure that no
personal or client information is hiding anywhere.

I've erased "My Documents" and various other directories in the
"C:\Documents and Settings" directory; plus all directories that I
created myself.

I've run CCleaner to clear out all the Temp files, Cookies etc...

However, my experience of Windows is that it has a tendency to store
data all over the place.


Furthermore, does anyone have any policies in place for when corporate
PCs are sent to a third-party to be repaired?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
ys


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Yousef Syed
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you remain ignorant" - Japanese Proverb