Hardwipe

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  • Windows
Description

Hardwipe is an easy-to-use data sanitization tool for permanently erasing data from hard drives and other storage devices. It securely and permanently removes all traces of sensitive data from any computer, ensuring that the data is not recoverable by any means. It is designed to be used in corporate and government environments, as well as for personal use, and it is an essential tool for securely disposing of old media. Hardwipe supports all major file systems, including FAT, NTFS, HFS, Ext2/3/4, and more. It also supports multiple wiping algorithms, such as US DoD 5220.22-M, Gutmann, and Random. Additionally, Hardwipe has a feature to securely and permanently delete free disk space, leaving no trace of previously deleted files.

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OS and utilities Security and privacy applications

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