allheart55 (Cindy E)
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As you probably know, formatting a hard drive doesn't completely erase the data on it. You must overwrite the data to securely destroy it, preferably multiple times. Windows 8 let's you do this with the format command and the /p parameter.
Now, all you need is Windows 8.
(Format H: /P:7)
The number after /P: is the number of secure erases Windows performs (so in this case it's a total of 7). Read more at the link below.
Pro tip: Use Windows 8's Format command to perform a secure disk wipe | Tech Republic
