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    Is there any way for me to re-create my Recovery DVDs? (G50v)

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by thatdaveguy, Aug 12, 2009.

  1. thatdaveguy

    thatdaveguy Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm not sure how, but I wrecked one of my recovery DVD's. It doesn't read anymore.

    When I sell my laptop, I want to DBAN the drive which will nuke my recovery partition...so I need working DVDs!

    Is this possible?
     
    thatdaveguy, Aug 12, 2009
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  2. goggles

    goggles Notebook Geek

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    Call up Asus support and see if they can send you out a recovery disk. They will probably charge you a fee for the discs and shipping.
     
    goggles, Aug 12, 2009
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  3. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    Check out FileShredder.

    It allows you to wipe both existing specified files/folders and free space (where those old deleted files are hiding) using various selectable security algorithms, up to high level DOD as I recall.

    Use this on (first) your free space, then on any files/folders containing sensitive info... when done, reinstall using the recovery partition. Presto - secure wipe with fresh reinstall :).
     
    ClearSkies, Aug 12, 2009
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