Type cipher “ w:x:\folder” (x:\folder for the location you want to wiped). Type “ cipher /w /?” to displays or alters the encryption of directories on NTFS partitions. Run cipher.exe from Command Prompt as an Administrator. That is the cipher.exe tool, which has been around for years and is used to manage the EFS (Encrypted File System) feature that preceded BitLocker. Microsoft says this feature is here for cleaning empty folders and drives that need to be erased. Well, Windows 7 actually has its own free built-in tool for securely erasing, not just whole hard disks, but specific folders as well. Thus, securely erasing hard drive is of great importance. It is always a worry when you throw away your computer or hard drive that all personal data on the hard drive could be recovered via some data recovery tool. Erase hard drive with a hidden Windows 7 tool Windows erasing hard drive is not as same as simply deleting or formatting hard drive. It is important to erase your personal data from the hard drive before you dispose of them. Does anybody know how to do it in Windows 7? Thanks” So, I need to secure erase hard drive in Windows 7 and wipe all data securely and permanently that nobody can restore data back. I have deleted all data on the hard drive, but I heard it is not enough if I want to reuse or sell it - it is not safe for my personal information, and the next user may use some data recovery tool to steal my private data. “Recently, I’m planning to change my old 1TB hard drive to a 2TB hard drive.
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