11.   Even then, the user may not have overwritten every single bit of the old file, and Galligan can still nail him.

12.   Eventually, your Mac will need that space and the old files will be completely gone.

13.   For instance, not long ago a gentleman wrote saying he was trying to get his old WordStar files into Word for Windows.

14.   If it does, then your old Preferences file was probably corrupted, and you can throw out the one on your desktop.

15.   In anticipation of the discovery process, the Monroe County district attorney began digging through old files.

16.   In anticipation of the discovery process, the district attorney unearthed all the old files.

17.   In the meantime I got up enough courage to wipe out my Works for Windows and old DOS files.

18.   Nevertheless, gaining access to old case files could be fruitful, prosecutors say.

19.   Or take a deep breath, wade into your hard drive, and start killing old files to make room for all that important new stuff.

20.   Q. Is there any way to get old files off a dead hard drive, or are they gone for good?