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You can use the DOS utility which is called format. In order to be able to erase a hard drive you have to boot your computer in DOS or Linux and then to use format utility. Format does not erase files. You can still find files with recovery program. If you want to avoid this over write hard disk with a program like ErAce
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∙ 10y agoIt is possible to nearly erase all the data on a hard drive by repeatedly overwriting it with fresh data and also reformatting the disk several times. The only method which can guarantee that it is unreadable is by actually destroying the drive with a hammer.
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∙ 10y agoUse over write program like ErAce from erace.it
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∙ 10y agoYou can use over write program like ErAce from erace.it
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∙ 11y agoSelect the files in Windows Explorer, press the "Delete" key, and confirm.
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∙ 10y agoUse ErAce from erace.it
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How do you transfer limewire files to external hard drive?
Open the folder that has the downloaded files. To transfer drag the files from LimeWire onto your external hard drive
How does Trojan virus effect the computer?
It can erase your hard drive!They can delete your files.
Virus causing external hard drive files hidden.How do i recover my files?
One product for removing a virus from an external hard drive is Malwarebytes Antimalware. Once the virus is removed, the files should reappear.
Is an external hard drive only for music and photos or can it be used for games?
An external hard drive should be able to be used with any files.
If you keep files on computer and external but delete some items from computer files will that update on the external drive?
No, you have to also delete what you want from the external hard drive. Remember, an external hard drive is just like a internal one. So, for example, if you delete picture a on the internal hard drive, that's all that is deleted. If picture a is also on the external hard drive (why would it be though), then you need to also delete it there.
What will sticking a magnet on your external hard drive do?
It will quite possibly erase the data stored on the device.
How do you back up files on PC?
With an external hard drive =D
How does an exterior hard drive work?
Think of an external hard drive like a normal hard drive working outside your computer, they work very much in the same way. Normally (unless you are using a SCSI hard drive), they can be connected to your computer via a Firewire or USB connection. If you have a key-drive(aka USB memory stick),they work like a miniature external hard drive in the sense that they store date in an external format; an external hard drive is just like a large key-drive. With both a keydrive and an external hard drive, you simply connect it to your computer, and access its files. When you want to access your internal hard drive, you go to MyComputer and then select the C: drive; The external hard drive is a similar process, you select it's icon (located either on the desktop or MyComputer) and then you can access its files like a normal hard drive. You can drag files out of it onto your desktop, or alternatively, drag files into it to transfer files from your computer.
What does an external hardrive do?
An external hard drive is a device similar to your computer's hard drive. The difference is that it is portable. You can save files on it and it can be connected to most other computers.
How can you protect your files from loss?
back ur files up on a memory stick or a external hard drive
Should you save your files to your computer or to your external hard drive?
according to me, do the both
How does an external hard drive work?
Think of an external hard drive like a normal hard drive working outside your computer, they work very much in the same way. Normally (unless you are using a SCSI, PATA, or eSATA hard drive), they can be connected to your computer via a Firewire or USB connection. If you have a key-drive (aka USB memory stick), they work like a miniature external hard drive in the sense that they store date in an external format; an external hard drive is just like a large key-drive. With both a key-drive and an external hard drive, you simply connect it to your computer, and access its files. When you want to access your internal hard drive, you go to My Computer and then select the C: drive; The external hard drive is a similar process, you select it's icon (located either on the desktop or My Computer) and then you can access its files like a normal hard drive. You can drag files out of it onto your desktop, or alternatively, drag files into it to transfer files from your computer.
