Best way to clean previously deleted files

Hello

I give my laptop a friend so I spent some time remove personal files and removing programs that I paid for. Mainly of him leaving the OS of Windows 7 Pro, free software security/anti-malware, Microsoft Works, Adobe Reader, etc., bit stripped.

So, I know that even if I deleted my personal files, they are still there until writes above. Which leads to my question, can anyone recommend how to permanently delete/clean/clean previously deleted files, even those that have been deleted from the Recycle Bin, whether by a program in the operating system or a third-party software?

TIA,

Paula

Hello

To uninstall programs (if necessary you can re - install problem program that does not properly uninstall)
n ' not matter if he will run--then use Revo to uninstall).

Revo Uninstaller - free
http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

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CCleaner has the ability to erase free space.

CCleaner - free - download of Piriform or FileHippo (below the offer costs).

CCleaner is our system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your
system - allowing Windows to run faster and free up valuable disk space. It also cleans
traces of your activities online such as your Internet history. In addition, it contains a fully featured
registry cleaner. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and
contains NO Spyware or Adware! -Includes the reader - wiper (Tools - wiper Drive), which has different
levels of wiping securiity of free space or the whole disc.
http://www.Piriform.com/ccleaner/download

Forums - help for CCleaner here
http://Forum.Piriform.com/

You can try this or similar utilities.

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Eraser - free - an advanced security tool for Windows that allows you to completely remove
sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting many times with carefully selected
bosses.
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Best utility of free secure erase
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There are other tools available from Freeware to commercial products - BING or Google.

I hope this helps.

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