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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
Deleting files permanently from computer and making them unrecoverable does carry certain risks and considerations, but it is not inherently dangerous if done carefully. The most significant risk is that the deletion is permanent. Once you use secure deletion methods, you cannot recover those files. Make sure you have backups of any important data before proceeding. Double-check which files you are deleting. If you're using batch deletion or command line operations, it’s easy to mistakenly delete the wrong files. Always verify that you are deleting the intended files. If you mistakenly delete files permanently from computer that are necessary for your applications or operating system, it could cause software malfunctions or even make your system unstable. Some secure deletion methods, especially those that overwrite files multiple times, can take a significant amount of time compared to regular file deletion. You may want to plan for this.