How Do You Erase Computer Hard Drives?
The hard drive, the storage heart of any modern computer, contains all the files, folders, and programs, including the operating system, that makes your computer run. For a number of reasons, it sometimes becomes necessary to erase your hard disk. One reason to erase your hard drive is when files have become corrupted or you have a virus or other malware that is difficult to remove. Another reason to erase your hard drive is if you are selling or donating your computer and are worried about your personal data being found and used. Back-up any important data on other media, such as CD or DVD-ROMs, before attempting to erase your hard drive. After erasing your hard disk, it will be very difficult, if not impossible, to recover your data. Do is a disk format if you are trying to erase a hard drive only to reinstall your operating system and start with a blank slate. If you purchased your computer from a vendor such as Dell, HP or Compaq, you should have received a “system recovery” disk t
