Quote Originally Posted by Mario92 View Post
I think he's testing to see if his hard drive is actually wiped. If it has been done properly, then yeah, Recuva shouldn't turn up anything. If whatever software he's using right now is shite, then it should still turn up old files that should have been deleted. If that is the case, I'd consider getting a new program. File Shredder has a Gutmann algorithm that's specifically designed to annihilate any data beyond recovery, even by the most sophisticated methods.
Personally I just use the Wipe Free Space feature of CCleaner every once in a while to make sure my deleted data is gone. It's simple to use and more than enough for most people.