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Use a data recovery tool or format the drive to erase it completely.

Use a data recovery tool or format the drive to erase it completely.

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Purplefoes
Member
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12-27-2016, 09:31 AM
#1
My computer is full of random files and clutter that I just need to remove easily. I’m trying to uninstall programs one by one and delete pictures gradually, but it’s taking a lot of time. I really want my files, programs, and everything else cleared out so I can start fresh, like installing the operating system for the first time. I also need all my hard drives wiped completely since they don’t have any installed OS. Thanks! I’m using Windows 10.
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Purplefoes
12-27-2016, 09:31 AM #1

My computer is full of random files and clutter that I just need to remove easily. I’m trying to uninstall programs one by one and delete pictures gradually, but it’s taking a lot of time. I really want my files, programs, and everything else cleared out so I can start fresh, like installing the operating system for the first time. I also need all my hard drives wiped completely since they don’t have any installed OS. Thanks! I’m using Windows 10.

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Nicocara
Member
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01-16-2017, 02:56 PM
#2
Right-click the Windows button in the bottom-left corner, then select "Disk Management." Choose the drives you wish to erase completely—make sure all data is backed up before proceeding.
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Nicocara
01-16-2017, 02:56 PM #2

Right-click the Windows button in the bottom-left corner, then select "Disk Management." Choose the drives you wish to erase completely—make sure all data is backed up before proceeding.

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AristerDRA
Member
143
01-16-2017, 10:10 PM
#3
Open Windows Explorer, select the desired partitions, then navigate to the management section at the top and choose format them.
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AristerDRA
01-16-2017, 10:10 PM #3

Open Windows Explorer, select the desired partitions, then navigate to the management section at the top and choose format them.

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01-20-2017, 06:16 AM
#4
Safe wipe or basic wipe?
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Bad_Luck_Lance
01-20-2017, 06:16 AM #4

Safe wipe or basic wipe?

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Bigking
Member
154
01-20-2017, 12:37 PM
#5
You've set up your other partitions, but you're wondering how to completely erase the C: drive so only the operating system remains.
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Bigking
01-20-2017, 12:37 PM #5

You've set up your other partitions, but you're wondering how to completely erase the C: drive so only the operating system remains.

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xXDc210Xx
Junior Member
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01-22-2017, 02:02 AM
#6
I don't understand the distinction.
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xXDc210Xx
01-22-2017, 02:02 AM #6

I don't understand the distinction.

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DaddyLoco
Junior Member
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01-23-2017, 08:12 PM
#7
Performing a full data erase requires a third-party tool. For a PlayStation console, using the standard command `dd if=/dev/random of=/dev/sdX` suffices.
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DaddyLoco
01-23-2017, 08:12 PM #7

Performing a full data erase requires a third-party tool. For a PlayStation console, using the standard command `dd if=/dev/random of=/dev/sdX` suffices.

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Ender_Craft47
Posting Freak
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01-25-2017, 04:23 PM
#8
It seems you're asking about formatting something. Could you clarify what you'd like me to format?
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Ender_Craft47
01-25-2017, 04:23 PM #8

It seems you're asking about formatting something. Could you clarify what you'd like me to format?

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backdoc01
Member
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01-26-2017, 01:03 AM
#9
Start with Windows 10. Launch the new Settings window, navigate to Update and Security. Proceed to the Recovery menu, choose "Reset this PC". This won’t erase your data permanently but will clear everything and restore it to default settings. For a full system wipe, download the Windows 10 ISO from the Microsoft website and use the "Windows 10 Media Creation Tool" via USB or DVD.
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backdoc01
01-26-2017, 01:03 AM #9

Start with Windows 10. Launch the new Settings window, navigate to Update and Security. Proceed to the Recovery menu, choose "Reset this PC". This won’t erase your data permanently but will clear everything and restore it to default settings. For a full system wipe, download the Windows 10 ISO from the Microsoft website and use the "Windows 10 Media Creation Tool" via USB or DVD.

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Hytac
Junior Member
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01-26-2017, 03:15 PM
#10
For maximum safety, consider using cleaner and ensure you run it multiple times. If you only need a fast wipe, Windows' built-in tool is sufficient.
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Hytac
01-26-2017, 03:15 PM #10

For maximum safety, consider using cleaner and ensure you run it multiple times. If you only need a fast wipe, Windows' built-in tool is sufficient.

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