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how to completely wipe usb drive on Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC?
Hi all, I have dozens of important and sensitive files stored on my USB drive, and I’d like to ensure they’re permanently deleted so they can’t be recovered. I know that simply deleting files fro...
You might think you need some fancy software to do this, but you can actually wipe USB drive on Windows 10/11 computer pretty easily with built-in Windows tools. Using Command Prompt can be a bit risky if you don’t know what you’re doing.
After wiping, you might assume the drive is good to go. But if you don’t format it afterward, it may not work correctly with your systems. And if you’re going to use the drive across different devices (like Macs), make sure to format it in a compatible file system (exFAT is usually a safe bet).