[comp.binaries.ibm.pc.d] COVERUP1.ZIP - Erases unused sectors and tails of files

MUSSAR@BNR.CA (Gary Mussar) (05/15/91)

I have uploaded to SIMTEL20:

pd1:<msdos.dskutl>
COVERUP1.ZIP    Erases unused sectors and tails of files

Erases all but disk structure and data in files.  This is 99% useless,
but when you need it, you do need it.  For when you want to be really
sure there is nothing extra on a disk.  Overwrites all free clusters,
the unused space betweeen the end of a file and the end of a cluster,
and all erased filenames in the directories.  Reports the number of
bytes in bad sectors found.  Primarily for floppies.  Will also work
on hard disks, but gives dire warnings first.  Checks the disk
extensively before running and exits at any sign of trouble.  Should
handle any standard hard or floppy disk.

Gary Mussar <MUSSAR@BNR.CA>