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Old 08-07-2011, 12:54 PM
sjh sjh is offline
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Originally Posted by Matt L View Post
I write zeros to the entire platter (or perform a SATA security erase, if the device is a SSD), then use a quick format. Of course, I would not recommend that 420 attempt this procedure.
Oh yeah. There are sorts of secure erasure methods. Just not sure most of us need that level. I seldom do so but I don't allow my disks out of my site.

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