Wipe a file from disk

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From: Andy DF (PrivateType_at_vb.com)
Date: 09/03/04

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Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2004 12:30:21 +0200

hi all,

I need to find a way to COMPLETELY delete a file from disk so that not even
the "Undelete" programs will be able to restore it.

Can it be done?
Is there a Declare Sub WipeFile ... ?

Thanks,

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Andy,
pctos550@hotmail.com

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