Solved Definitions of Commands

[thenoo]

I often wondered what difference , if any , there is between the following commands:

FORMAT
WIPE
DELETE

with reference to hard drives.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

There is some info here, have a look.

Secure Erase / Wipe : Definition and Methods

Additional Secure Erase / Wipe Information


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[thenoo]

There is some info here, have a look.

Secure Erase / Wipe : Definition and Methods

Additional Secure Erase / Wipe Information


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Thanks - will do .