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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...
Lieonli When you're preparing to sell or dispose of a Windows 11 PC, securely wiping your hard drive is crucial to protect your personal data from being recovered. Using the Command Prompt in Windows 11 provides a straightforward way to completely wipe a hard drive without the need for third-party tools. This method uses the built-in Diskpart utility, which can erase all data from a drive, ensuring it cannot be recovered easily. Follow the steps below to safely wipe your hard drive using Command Prompt.
How to wipe a hard drive windows 11 in command line:
- Open Command Prompt as administrator.
- Type diskpart and press Enter.
- Type list disk to display all connected drives.
- Type select disk X (replace X with the number of your hard drive).
- Type clean all to securely wipe the disk.
Type exit once complete.
Why it's good? Command Prompt is a native Windows tool and ensures a deep wipe of the entire disk.