Delete Files from Flash Drive Permanently and Irrecoverably
Geeks - Deleting files from a flash drive permanently and irrecoverably can be done using a secure erase utility. A secure erase utility overwrites the data on the flash drive with random data multiple times, making it impossible to recover the deleted files. Some popular secure erase utilities include DBAN (Darik's Boot and Nuke) and CCleaner.
To use a secure erase utility, you will need to download and install the utility on your computer. Once installed, you can follow the steps below to delete the files from your flash drive permanently and irrecoverably:
Plug the flash drive into your computer.
Open the secure erase utility and select the flash drive from the list of available drives.
Choose the option to securely erase all data on the flash drive.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the secure erase process.
Keep in mind that once the files on the flash drive have been erased using a secure erase utility, they cannot be recovered. Therefore, it is important to make sure that you no longer need the files before proceeding with the secure erase process.
