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Lieonli
Oct 16, 2024Copper Contributor
How to wipe a hard drive completely on Windows 11?
Hi everyone, I'm planning to sell my Windows 11 device and want to securely wipe the hard drive to ensure none of my personal data is recoverable. I've heard that just deleting files or even rese...
Benamin
Oct 16, 2024Copper Contributor
Windows offers built-in tools like Disk Management and diskpart for more advanced users. If you go for the wipe a hard drive on Windows 11 manually, make sure you’re comfortable with the Command Prompt or PowerShell commands. There are also third-party tools, but stick to reliable ones if you go that route. Basic is often better—especially if you're unsure.