Windows 10: How can I randomize a disk so that deleted files are actually unreadable?

Discus and support How can I randomize a disk so that deleted files are actually unreadable? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi,I have a hardware pb on my MSI and I d like to put my laptop to the repair store.I have a bunch of private files that I moved to my USB key and that... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by matthieu montécot, Aug 28, 2024.

  1. MATTHIEU MONTéCOT
    matthieu montécot Win User

    How can I randomize a disk so that deleted files are actually unreadable?


    Hi,I have a hardware pb on my MSI and I d like to put my laptop to the repair store.I have a bunch of private files that I moved to my USB key and that I want to make sure they won't be "recovered". I believe deleting a file frees the space but doesn't delete the file, making it recoverable if they haven't been overwrittenDo you have any recommendation?Regards

    :)
     
    matthieu montécot, Aug 28, 2024
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  2. REY BEL1
    Rey Bel1 Win User

    Hard Disk is unreadable after updates

    Hi Hermawan,

    There are a number of reasons why hard disk drives fail. It may fail due to software or firmware damages which makes it unable to interact with the computer, or it may simply be corrupted due to problematic information on the
    disk. For us to isolate you concern, we would like to ask the following questions:

    • How long have you been using the device?
    • Have you made changes on the device prior to the incident?
    • Was it damaged physically prior to the incident?
    • What have you done so far to resolve the issue?

    In the meantime, we suggest you check the steps provided by
    Time Lady on this
    thread     and see if it helps.

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Rey Bel1, Aug 28, 2024
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  3. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User
    Files in disk cleanup

    Hi Lynne

    Rest assured, it is totally safe to delete everything suggested by the Disk Cleanup Process, please tun the Disk Cleanup twice as explained below, please remember to untick your Downloads folder if you actually store files in that folder . . .

    Open File Explorer

    Click on your hard drive

    On the Manage Tab, click Cleanup

    Let Disk Cleanup do its initial scan

    Select Everything in the list and choose Delete

    Start Disk Cleanup again

    Let Disk Cleanup do its initial scan

    This time in the resulting dialog, click 'Cleanup System Files'

    Let Disk Cleanup run another scan

    Select Everything in the list and choose Delete
     
    DaveM121, Aug 28, 2024
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  4. USER 01
    User 01 Win User

    How can I randomize a disk so that deleted files are actually unreadable?

    User 01, Aug 28, 2024
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