Deleting pictures from computer?

I downloaded some personal pictures from a digital camera. I deleted them and emptied the recycle bin. Are they hiding anywhere? I would hate for my kids to see them or someone in the repair shop if I ever have to take it in. I would be totally embarrassed! How can I make sure they are wiped from my computer forever???

Deleting pictures from computer?nortonantivirus

Ahh if you don't know much about computers and your kids do, look for copys of the pic's and delete those also. look under search in my computer just for media and then refine the search just for pic's.

Deleting pictures from computer?spyware

Yes they should have gone, but if you defo want them to be deleted, i would recommed, a Formate of the hardrive, then NO Data will be on there, i would recommend a backup to a pen drive of all data that you want, then formate the hardrive, can i ask what pictures where they? Email me back. hehe
well, you shouldn't be taking pictures you aren't proud of, dirty pictures.....

OK, your question is a yes and no answer. Yes they are gone from your computer.....under normal means of searching for them. However, with the proper tools, they could still be found on your hard drive. Granted, most people will not have, nor have access to tools to recover them. There are also tools you can use to "scrub" them off your hard drive, including the "ghosted" remnants.