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Nova Drive Erase Pro | 
| From: Nova Development US
Category: Software
List Price: $29.99
Buy New: $26.99
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Seller: azulyoro56
Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 546
Format: CD-ROM
Platform: Windows XP
Media: CD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Windows XP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 9 x 8 x 2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: DEW
Model: DEW
UPC: 727298402995
EAN: 0727298402995
ASIN: B000DZ96DO
Release Date: January 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
If you are planning to sell or donate your PC or to pass it on to another employee you better plan to purge your hard drive of confidential data. Chances are that online banking information, payroll data, social security numbers, credit card numbers, confidential email, personal photos still exist on your hard drive even if you've emptied those files from the Recycle Bin. Drive Erase Pro completely and permanently erases data from your hard drive. In fact, Drive Erase Pro deletes all of the data on your hard drive easily, securely, and permanently. And it does it all to the highest standards, complying with Department of Defense security requirements and more. Drive Erase Pro completely and permanently erases data from your hard drive so that you can sell or donate your computer with confidence. You'll never have to worry about your confidential data falling into the wrong hands. Main Features Manufacturer: Nova Development CorpManufacturer Part Number: DEWManufacturer Website Address: www.novadevelopment.comSoftware Sub Type: Data EraseSoftware Name: Drive Erase Pro Features & Benefits: Completely erase hard drive data Erase your entire drive or selectively shred individual files permanently Supports seven data destruction standards Compatible with all windows hard drives, regardless of size or interface Wipe multiple pcs as many times as you like Create and store your own wiping algorithms Boot disc for 100% erasingStandard Warranty: 90 Day(s)
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 Worked great for erasing my hard drive November 28, 2009
W. M. Wilbur (Fairfield, CA USA)
I purchased Drive Erase to delete the contents of the hard drive on three computers that I needed to dispose of (XP and Windows 98). I did not use this for erasing individual files nor did I use its Total Privacy Protection feature so I cannot comment on these. In all three cases the product performed as advertised and I was able to do all three in about 6 hours, most of which involved just letting the software do its job for an hour or so each time. There are some quirks that you need to be aware of:
I first entered the product key in lower case letters with the hyphen and it would not accept it. I then used capitals with the hyphen and it worked in all three cases. This requirement is not documented anywhere. So it appears that the invalid key issue that others had has been corrected but it must still be entered in a specific format.
I tried to use the boot disk without installing the software first. I thought since I was booting to the CD that it did not matter if the software was installed on the hard drive. This did not work so apparently the software must first be installed to the hard drive.
After installation the software asks to reboot the computer. Let it reboot and then use the reboot disk to reboot again this time to the CD. I tried to save a step by rebooting to the CD on the first reboot and somehow it corrupted the installation files and I had to install the software again.
Someone already mentioned that when rebooting to the CD press C during the reboot. I did not do this the first time and the computer rebooted to the hard drive. So this is an undocumented but required step.
Overall I am very pleased with this product (although the documentation could be better) and would recommend it to others. If the correct steps are followed it works very well(install to hard drive, enter key in the proper format, let the computer reboot to the hard drive, load reboot disk and press C while the computer reboots a second time and then follow directions on the screen).
Excellent Product October 16, 2009
Jerry M. Hansen (Tampa, Florida)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was very impressed with the results using Drive Erase Pro. I wish there were more products out there. I had Windows Vista on my new computer, and wanted to install Windows XP. this seems like the only program I could purchase to remove Vista. Just by following the simple instructions, I was able to remove Vista. I notice several people complaining about this wonderful product. It worked great for me!! I guess you always seem to find people who complain just because they like to. lol I recommend this product to do exactly what it says it will do. It did for me.
 What a waste of my time October 14, 2009
Matt
I bought this so I could completely erase the hard drive on my old desktop before I donated it.
The Boot CD is supposed to erase a hard drive in 3 easy steps. It flat out does not work! I spent several hours trying to get it to work and trolled the web for suggestions. I changed BIOS settings, rebooted numerous times, tried the DVD and CD drives...nothing worked. It's supposed to be as simple as "1. insert the Boot CD into your CD-ROM drive, 2. restart your computer, and 3. delete your data with confidence." Nope
So then I tried the other CD hoping I could erase most data since the Boot CD didn't work. The other CD prompts for serial number but rejects the one it came with.
The 80+ page user guide had no troubleshooting suggestions for either of these issues.
I ultimately downloaded DBAN for free and successfully used that.
Another Return :( September 19, 2009
L. Bailey (Worcester, MA)
Like some others the S/N for this product was rejected by the product. No product support on the weekend. Not in the mood to make an already difficult job worse by fighting with tech support issues. I'll be returning this to the makers for the full refund. I bought WiveDrive System Saver and will not have to reinstall the OS which will be a good time saver.
Forget this program and try a different one. This was a waste of time.
Disappointed.
Product ID key does not work. Manufacturer does not respond June 15, 2009
Kevin C. (kansas city, MO)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I am very disappointed as the product key was rejected when attempting to register. Further to give the manufacturer a second chance I contacted them in writing on their form on their website and I have not been responded to! I even stated I would like to avoid an A-Z claim/ return but they apparently care *NOT* about servicing their product. Dont Buy.
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