This is the software publisher's description.
DriveScrubber can securely wipe all contents of a PC or drive when upgrading
to a new computer or new operating system. The wiping procedure ensures that
personal information cannot be recovered or misused in any way when discarding,
recycling, or selling a computer. Most people think formatting their drive is
sufficient to erase all data, but unfortunately, that information can easily be
recovered. DriveScrubber can keep people safe from hackers and identity thieves
when they part ways with their old PCs or drives before upgrading to Vista.
In addition to erasing hard drives, DriveScrubber incorporates a new feature
that can be used to regularly wipe the free space of a drive. This process
permanently erases all traces of previously deleted data that still remain on
the hard drive, while keeping the existing programs, files, and operating system
intact.
Other important uses for DriveScrubber include recovering from system
corruption or a disaster stemming from virus or spyware infection. DriveScrubber
allows users to completely wipe all remnants of stubborn malware that antivirus
or anti-spyware programs may not be able to touch. This process brings the PC’s
drives to like-new condition before reinstalling the operating system and any
pre-existing programs.
Note that the download here is merely a stub which will download the latest
version from the Iolo website.