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Windows

cipher

CautionEFS & free-space wipe

cipher /w:<drive>

/w: wipes free space so deleted data can't be recovered (pre-disposal). /e and /d manage EFS.

Examples

  • cipher /w:D:Wipe free space on D:

Syntax

cipher [/e|/d] [/w:path]

Before you run it

/w: takes hours; losing EFS keys loses data.

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