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"Jerry" <ChiefZekeNoSpam@MSN.com> wrote in message
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> Reformatting the drive removes everything. FDISK /MBR is redundant if you
> just formatted.

Format does not clear the mbr. If it did then Linux Grub or Lilo wouldn't be
left behind after a format, but it is and to get rid of it you run fdisk
/mbr. HDD manufacturers still provide what they call low level format
utilities but all they really are is a zero wipe utility which does
overwrite every sector on a HDD and is the best method to ensure you are
virus free. Or you can simply use Dban's quick wipe, same thing. Dban is
available as a separate download or on The Ultimate Boot Disk.