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Finebns
Oct 31, 2024Bronze Contributor
How do I wipe my hard drive before recycling on Windows 11 computer?
I'm looking to recycle my old hard drive, but I want to make sure all of my personal data is completely wiped clean before doing so. I’m using a Windows 11 computer, and I want to make sure I handle ...
- Oct 31, 2024
A simple delete or formatting is not enough to protect the data. You need a dedicated disk wiping app to permanently delete all files from the drive. Here is a good example for this case:
https://www.ammdiy.com/how-to-permanently-wipe-a-drive
Obellaicon
Oct 31, 2024Iron Contributor
A simple delete or formatting is not enough to protect the data. You need a dedicated disk wiping app to permanently delete all files from the drive. Here is a good example for this case:
https://www.ammdiy.com/how-to-permanently-wipe-a-drive