This tutorial shows you how to permanently or temporarily delete files & folders in Windows using Context Menu, Keyboard shortcuts, CMD, PowerShell, etc.

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How to permanently erase data on SSDs, hard drives, & USB flash drives Time and again, cases are reported in which disposed hard drives still contained readable, confidential data.

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Wondering what really happens when you delete a file on Windows? Learn how deletion works, where files go, and if you can recover them.

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