Windows 10: Free Space Wiping Windows 10

Discus and support Free Space Wiping Windows 10 in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; As an added security precaution in case a Laptop is lost or stolen (then falls into the hands or some dodgy character) understand some folk - in... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Pixelme, Jul 4, 2018.

  1. Pixelme Win User

    Free Space Wiping Windows 10


    As an added security precaution in case a Laptop is lost or stolen (then falls into the hands or some dodgy character) understand some folk - in addition to regularly running Disk Cleanup - also wipe their C Drive's 'Free' Space.


    Gather that (at one time at least) this could be done without the use of any 3rd Party Software (which I don't want to download in case it's buggy or contains coding-loopholes that rogues can exploit). Believe the method that does not require 3rd Party Software works from using the Windows Key + x, then entering: cifer /w: followed by whatever Drive Name you want to clean up Free Space on. Example: cipher /w:c


    1. Does this still work OK for Windows 10?


    2. Though I read somewhere that a recent Windows 10 Update offered a Free Space Wipe Option via one of the 'Settings' Menu Options (possibly the 'Storage' Setting) but I've looked and can't immediately spot it?


    Any feedback on 1 & 2 above would be much appreciated (so thanks in advance of any replies)

    :)
     
    Pixelme, Jul 4, 2018
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  2. Scrizz Win User

    Windows 10

    no, you can't go back..
    I suggest creating a backup image of your os drive
     
    Scrizz, Jul 5, 2018
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jul 5, 2018
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  4. Monk.e83 Win User

    Free Space Wiping Windows 10

    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Jul 5, 2018
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