Ever wonder if you've completely deleted something? What about that old computer you want to donate? This explains how files get deleted and what it takes to REALLY delete them. IT Xpress can help! We have devices which will perform military grade scrubbing on hard drives to ensure your data is GONE before donating computers to charity or recycling them.


What Really Happens When You Delete Something from Your PC
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If you want to sell or get rid of your computer, it's important to make sure there isn't any leftover data that someone could get to. When it comes to NTFS-formatted hard drives, simply deleting your files isn't enough–even if you empty your recycle bin–but there are still a few things you can do.