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Wiped and Reformatted external hard drive says it is completely full and windows cannot access it
I had a 1TB external HDD that developed an unresponsive folder. I used the errors checking tool on the properties tool tab, and that repaired the folder. I then moved the data off to a replacement ...
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Can´t format, write nor delete files on a corrupted microSD card
I have a SandDisk Ultra PLUS 16 GB microSD card
(This exact model)
and I'm trying to format it without any luck so far.
It's the microSD card that I've using in my Android phone for 3 years without ...
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In case of OS and MBR malware, what will be the difference between a factory reset, a format and a disk wipe? [duplicate]
In case of malware infection in latest windows OS, like win 10, which is the best course of action for complete disinfection - a factory reset using troubleshoot and recovery, a format of entire drive ...
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Should HDDs be wiped out periodically to refresh them?
Should HDDs be wiped out periodically to refresh them, using Darik's Boot and Nuke for example or just when extremely needed? In other words, do programs like DBAN act like fresheners or should their ...
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how to erase sensitive data "permanently" if hd broken and cannot do full random overwrite?
I purchased a broken hard drive. I copied some of my movies on it. It is broken now. I want to send it back to the factory.
I wanted to permanently delete all my files with "Sdelete" secure tool. ...
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How to wipe SSDs with a report?
I have a bunch of SSD's that needs a secure wiping as there is sensitive data on it, but the program I use also have to give me some kind of report.
I am doing this for another person, so it is ...
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Securely format a hard drive [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Erasing data before selling a computer
I have just taken 8 old 250gb drives out of one of our servers.
I need to securely wipe all the data on these drives, before they are ...
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