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    mlwoj11 Posts: 7, Reputation: 1
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    May 7, 2009, 12:24 PM
    Auto-erase software?
    I use laptop for work (financial services) and I've got a lot of sensitive/personal information on it for my clients, is there a software that I can install so in case laptop is ever stolen/lost entering wrong password would automatically format/erase hard drive and all information on it?
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    May 7, 2009, 01:20 PM

    Not sure about software but my uncle uses this, he is paranoid of losing his clients info.

    Laptop theft prevention, Laptop recovery, Asset Management
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    May 7, 2009, 01:37 PM
    To my mind prevention is better than a cure.
    So make sure you instigate some serious sercuirty with this data.
    As an absolute minimum use a BIOS (power on) password as well as a complex winows password.
    Windows also offers inbuilt encryption, but to really make sure the data is secure something like PGP whole drive encryption. Details here: File Encryption Software, Secure FTP Server Applications and More - PGP File Encryption Products

    This can be used to encrypt your entire drive and cannot be accessed without the correct, complex password.

    They do a home desktop version that can be used on specific files and folders, again password enabled access.

    So rather than "frying" the drive consider locking the information away securely.
    A little paranoia can do wonders.
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    May 7, 2009, 01:40 PM

    Hey... I like I will send this info to my uncle.

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