How To Completely Wipe A Hard Drive On Windows

If you plan to sell or donate your hard drive, you must wipe it completely to remove personal data. This might also be necessary if you wish to use a second-hand drive or remove malware. I'll share two easy methods to help you permanently purge a drive in Windows.

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