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I see a new feature called Secure Wipe. What is that?

April 26, 2017called feature Secure wipe

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I see a new feature called Secure Wipe. What is that?

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A. This is a utility added in Version 11 that allows all or part of a hard drive to be sterilized, making the data inaccessible. Many people don’t realize that when a computer file is deleted, the data is still on the platter and can be recovered with the right equipment. The Secure Wipe feature allows law enforcement agencies, the military, financial institutions etc. to dispose of hard drives without fear that sensitive data can be recovered from them.