28 Aug 2017 at 08:21 #1 sativa sativa Associate Joined 1 Jan 2004 Posts 1,623 Location UK How can I fully delete all data on an external USB storage device - I am looking for more than formatting! Thanks
How can I fully delete all data on an external USB storage device - I am looking for more than formatting! Thanks
28 Aug 2017 at 08:36 #2 joey1211 joey1211 Soldato Joined 28 Dec 2003 Posts 3,803 Location Aberwristwatch CCleaner has the option of doing this. Though I'm sure there are smaller, more dedicated software that does the same
CCleaner has the option of doing this. Though I'm sure there are smaller, more dedicated software that does the same
28 Aug 2017 at 16:03 #3 sativa sativa Associate OP Joined 1 Jan 2004 Posts 1,623 Location UK anyone else?
28 Aug 2017 at 16:08 #4 Woden Woden Soldato Joined 7 Mar 2011 Posts 6,859 Location Oldham, Lancashire This will format the drive (change e) and zero it, twice: Code: format e: /fs:NTFS /p:2
28 Aug 2017 at 16:09 #5 Rroff Rroff Man of Honour Joined 13 Oct 2006 Posts 96,448 Used to use dban back in the day not something I've done much more recently.
28 Aug 2017 at 16:52 #6 sativa sativa Associate OP Joined 1 Jan 2004 Posts 1,623 Location UK Thanks Woden, very useful!
