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How to secure erase hard drive on Windows 10 computer before donation?
Hi, I bought a new Windows 11 laptop and I'm planning to donate a Windows 10 device to a local church and want to make sure the hard drive is securely erased before handing it over. I understand ...
Erasing a hard drive on Windows 10 using DiskPart can be pretty effective, I'm all about visual tools sometimes. DiskPart is all command-line, no frills. If you're more accustomed to clicking buttons and seeing pretty graphics, this might feel a bit overwhelming. Plus, if you mess something up, you don't get a friendly warning—it just happens. Yikes!