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How to wipe a hard drive on Windows 10 using command prompt
I'm trying to wipe a hard drive using the command prompt in Windows 10, and I'm not entirely sure how to go about it. I want to make sure that the drive is completely erased, as I plan to either sell...
The files can be recovered from your hard drive if you just did a simple formatting. For data safety, You have to erase the drive a couple of times with random digits. This is the most secure way to completely wipe a hard drive. And there is no chance to recover the deleted files after erasing.
Pls follow this guide: https://www.weboftips.com/safe-way-to-erase-hard-drive-on-windows
Using command prompt to wipe a hard drive on Windows 10 can definitely be the right move, especially if you want a quick and effective way to clean things up. I’ve done this myself a few times. You get more granular control over the process. For instance, with DiskPart, you can easily select which drive to wipe, rather than fumbling through settings.