Bellevue, WA. December 4, 2009 -- Laplink Software today announced the release of its latest version of Laplink SafeErase, which eliminates data completely making it safe to recycle or dispose of used hard drives.

SafeErase is specifically designed to make it quick and easy to delete private data - eliminating any chance of unauthorized access to your personal information. Whether individual files, folders, or an entire hard drive, SafeErase makes certain that confidential data is permanently deleted and unable to be recovered. Laplink SafeErase also comes with pre-defined deletion profiles, as well as the ability to let the user delete browser data and temporary internet files safely, simply, and forever.

"When you sell, return or recycle your old computer, the data on it is almost never fully deleted. Even when hard disks are reformatted, data thieves using data recovery software easily obtain your private information such as customer data, financial data, construction plans or even your passwords," said Thomas Koll, Laplink's CEO.

SafeErase utilizes proprietary methods for deleting data permanently, meeting standards set by the U.S. Department of Defense and international organizations dedicated to preserving privacy.

"Consumers and businesses are setting up replacement computers every day, many by using our PCmover software," continued Koll. "But the hard drive in the old computer is an open invitation to identity thieves, unless it is physically destroyed or the data permanently deleted using a product like SafeErase."

PCmover® is the top-selling softwareto move or "migrate" from an old PC to a new one and is the only software capable of automatically transferring data, settings, and programs. With PCmover, there is no need to reinstall programs, no need to find old CDs or serial numbers, because PCmover does all the work.

"PCmover, by making it easy to set up a new PC, has become a very successful product," said Koll. "Since our customers are moving from an old PC to a new one, many of those customers will be disposing or recycling their old PC - and that is why we offer SafeErase."

Unique Features of Laplink SafeErase:

• Total Erase: With this function, a whole computer (including its system partition) can be securely deleted, without the need for boot media. This process begins automatically after restarting the system.

• Internet Security: With Laplink SafeErase, itis even possible to delete sensitive internet data. The various internet browsers are automatically displayed, and all you have to select is what internet data you would like to delete (e.g., cookies).