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I used today Eraser (from here: https://eraser.heidi.ie) to erase completely removed data from my SSD in computer (using Russian GOST method), but when I used Disk Drill after that, it still showed that some removed data had been found and they could be recovered. How it is possible? I thought that after using Eraser there shouldn't be found any files apart from the existing ones. Btw just before running Disk Drill I removed from recycle bin some files to check if they could be recovered, but they hadn't been found. What may be the reason?

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  • Please edit the question to limit it to a specific problem with enough detail to identify an adequate answer.
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    Commented Sep 4, 2022 at 18:34
  • is this a hard drive or ssd?
    – Keltari
    Commented Sep 4, 2022 at 19:33
  • @Keltari SSD, sorry, I've just corrected that.
    – Maciaz99
    Commented Sep 4, 2022 at 19:38
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    the only way to properly erase a SSD is using the manufacturer's software.
    – Keltari
    Commented Sep 4, 2022 at 19:38
  • Okay, but why did Disk Drill not find the files that I removed just before using it?
    – Maciaz99
    Commented Sep 4, 2022 at 21:11

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The only way to properly erase a SSD is using the SSDs manufacturer's software. Other methods might not work, due to wear leveling and over-provisioning.

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