When you wipe a partition or partition data by using BitRaser File Eraser, you deliberately erase everything that’s on the partition and anything that you’ve previously deleted (unallocated data).
When you wipe a partition or partition data by using BitRaser File Eraser, you deliberately erase everything that’s on the partition and anything that you’ve previously deleted (unallocated data).
Bitraser File Eraser is a secure file erasure and privacy safeguarding software for Windows and Mac devices. It supports 17 international data sanitization methods such as DoD 5220.22-M, NATO, etc. to erase data from partition beyond recovery.
The data erasure standards ensure that the data wiped from a partition of a data storage device such as hard drive can’t be recovered through any data recovery tool or service including forensics.
In this post, you’ll learn how to wipe partition data with the help of BitRaser File Eraser software and how the software can help safeguard your personal data and privacy.
Steps to Wipe Partition Data with BitRaser File Eraser
Follow these steps to wipe data from an internal or external drive partition:
Step 1: Connect the drive to the PC and install BitRaser File Eraser software.
Step 2: Launch the software and go to the ‘Tools’ tab.
Step 3: Select a data erasure algorithm, verification method from the respective drop-downs and click ‘Apply.’
TIP: You may choose ‘Zeroes’ from the list, if you want to optimize the partition storage. But if you wish to make data unreadable and irrecoverable, select DOD, NATO, or similar standard.
Step 4: Go to the ‘Home’ tab and click on ‘Erase Now’ in the left pane.
Step 5: Select a drive partition or volume and click on the ‘Erase Now’ button at the bottom right.
TIP: You may select one or multiple partitions or select only certain files and folders from the partition.
Enter the activation key to activate the software and wipe partition or selected data. You can get activation key for free (valid for 30 days). Visit this page and click ‘TRY 30 DAYS FREE’.
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Enter sign up information, valid card details and click the ‘Buy now’ button.
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The activation key will be delivered to your email address instantly. Copy the key from email and paste it in the activation window to activate the software.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your credit/debit card won’t be charged until the trial period ends. Trial version is valid for 30 days and you may cancel the subscription any time.
Step 6: After erasure is done, click ‘No.’
Step 7: Click ‘Erase Unused Space’ in the left pane and select the drive volume(s) to erase unallocated data (previously deleted or formatted files).
Step 8: Click on the ‘Erase Now’ button at the bottom right to start data erasure.
Step 9: After erasure, click ‘Yes’ to reboot system.
Besides partition and data erasure, the software also helps you get rid of other hidden sensitive data stored in the form of internet activities, application data, and system traces. The data may contain your browsing history, saved passwords and credit/debit cards details, social media activities, chats, system usage patterns, etc.
Just click on ‘Internet Activities’, ‘System Traces’, or ‘Application Traces’ in the left pane and securely erase all the hidden sensitive data from your system. You can also schedule eraser tasks to safeguard your personal data and privacy.
To generate a data erasure report, use the ‘Search File’ option in the left pane. This erasure report can be used as a legit document to meet regulatory compliances, audits, and data protection laws.
Conclusion
BitRaser File Erasure is a certified data erasure software that can securely wipe partition data on a Windows or Mac machine. The software supports international data erasure standards and ensures data is sanitized from the partition/drive and can’t be recovered through any software or service.
The file erasure software features an easy-to-use graphical user interface that helps you securely wipe one or multiple partitions at once. You may also automate the partition wipe task by using the BitRaser File Eraser. You may also generate a certificate of erasure or erasure report that you can use to meet the data protection laws, regulatory compliances, and audits.
Plus, you can securely erase your sensitive information from the system such as internet activities, system traces, and application data—all with just a few clicks!
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