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Seeking guidance on the best way to thoroughly clean your HDD.

Seeking guidance on the best way to thoroughly clean your HDD.

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redmen74
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11-06-2016, 11:36 PM
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I recently bought new parts thanks to the Black Friday deal at Newegg. The setup includes an ASUS Z97-A, i5-4690k, Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB, and Corsair RM750x. If you want to reset your drive, there’s a specific method to clear it before installing.
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redmen74
11-06-2016, 11:36 PM #1

I recently bought new parts thanks to the Black Friday deal at Newegg. The setup includes an ASUS Z97-A, i5-4690k, Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB, and Corsair RM750x. If you want to reset your drive, there’s a specific method to clear it before installing.

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STAJ_Plays
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11-07-2016, 01:12 AM
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Ensure you remove the previous partitions before starting the fresh Windows setup.
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STAJ_Plays
11-07-2016, 01:12 AM #2

Ensure you remove the previous partitions before starting the fresh Windows setup.

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_Annabelle_
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11-28-2016, 08:49 AM
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CCleaner can replace the data for you, but if you're repurposing the drive, it's not worthwhile. Just format it and begin transferring files.
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11-28-2016, 08:49 AM #3

CCleaner can replace the data for you, but if you're repurposing the drive, it's not worthwhile. Just format it and begin transferring files.

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mat_fram
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11-28-2016, 12:41 PM
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A fresh Windows setup would erase all data on the hard drive. Since you're unsure about the process, it's best to back up important files first.
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mat_fram
11-28-2016, 12:41 PM #4

A fresh Windows setup would erase all data on the hard drive. Since you're unsure about the process, it's best to back up important files first.

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timo366
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12-01-2016, 11:28 AM
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Yes.
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timo366
12-01-2016, 11:28 AM #5

Yes.

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chipwhite
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12-01-2016, 01:26 PM
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Windows installation usually clears the drive and deletes all information. In theory, the data remains intact and can be restored later. If you intend to sell the device, you’d need to reset it multiple times beforehand. As long as you continue using it, there’s no real concern. This is just about terminology—wiping a drive means making the data unrecoverable through overwriting.
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chipwhite
12-01-2016, 01:26 PM #6

Windows installation usually clears the drive and deletes all information. In theory, the data remains intact and can be restored later. If you intend to sell the device, you’d need to reset it multiple times beforehand. As long as you continue using it, there’s no real concern. This is just about terminology—wiping a drive means making the data unrecoverable through overwriting.

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santeri_37
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12-01-2016, 03:21 PM
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You can remove a partition, format it, and start a fresh one during the Windows installation. If you wish to erase all data from the drive, you’ll need a tool such as Active Killdisk or Eraser. These are available on Hiren's Boot CD or DVD if you know where to locate them.
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12-01-2016, 03:21 PM #7

You can remove a partition, format it, and start a fresh one during the Windows installation. If you wish to erase all data from the drive, you’ll need a tool such as Active Killdisk or Eraser. These are available on Hiren's Boot CD or DVD if you know where to locate them.

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