How to Overwrite A Hard Drive in Windows 10, 8, 7

How to Overwrite A Hard Drive in Windows 10, 8, 7

Geeks - To overwrite a hard drive in Windows 10, 8, or 7, you can use a utility called "disk wipe" or "disk erase" utility. This utility is typically included with your operating system, and it allows you to securely erase the contents of a hard drive by overwriting it with random data.

Here's how to use the disk wipe utility in Windows 10, 8, or 7:

Open the Start menu and search for "disk wipe" or "disk erase" utility.

Click on the utility to launch it.

Select the hard drive that you want to overwrite.

Select the type of overwrite method that you want to use. The options will vary depending on the utility, but common options include a single pass, a three-pass, or a seven-pass overwrite.

Click on the "Start" or "Erase" button to begin the process.

Note that overwriting a hard drive is a permanent process, and it will destroy all data on the drive. Make sure that you have backed up any important files before you begin the process.