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How do I delete files permanently from my computer and make it unrecoverable?
Of course! I've totally been there, sweating over some old personal files. These days I swear by Dr-Wiper — it's a pro-level tool that uses some hardcore military-grade wiping to overwrite everything. Once it's done, that data is gone for good. No recovery, no worries.
I followed this tutorial: https://www.anywinhub.com/permanently-delete-files-from-pc
Some file eraser offer the option to wipe the free space on a drive. This process overwrites all the space on the disk that has been marked as free, ensuring that any previously deleted files cannot be recovered. After shredding, the file is permanently deleted. The space it occupied on the disk is marked as available for new data, and the original file contents are no longer retrievable.
In addition to individual files, some file eraser tools can securely erase entire drives or partitions, which is particularly useful before disposing of or repurposing storage devices. This is more recommended way to permanently delete files on Windows 11 computer.
In summary, a file eraser provides a secure way to delete files by ensuring that the data is permanently erased and cannot be recovered.