How to Use Data Erasure on iReaShare

Elowen Wilson
2025-01-08
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How can you remove all sensitive data from your Windows computer, USB flash drive, or SD card? If you are faced with this problem, you can use Data Erasure to recover your data on your PC.

Part 1: How to Download and Install Data Erasure

Step 1: Go to the webpage of Data Erasure, and click "Try for Free" > "Free Download" to download the software on your PC.

download data erasure

Step 2: After downloading it, double-click the file to install the drive eraser software on the computer.

Step 3: Once done, click "Start Now" to use it.

install data erasure successfully

Note: If you want to use the full erasure feature, you need to purchase a license, and use the license code to register the program.

Part 2: How to Wipe a Hard Drive or USB Drive on PC

Step 1: To use this Windows eraser software and wipe a hard drive on your PC, please click "Wipe Disk". If you want to erase data from a USB drive or SD card, please insert it into the PC.

choose the wipe disk option

Step 2: Choose the disk you want, and click "Next". By the way, you can wipe one disk only every time.

select a disk

Step 3: If you choose a dynamic disk, it will pop up a warning for confirmation. You can click "Continue" to go on.

check the warning

Step 4: Now, choose a wiping method according to the security level and wiping speed.

choose a wiping method

Step 5: Finally, click "Wipe" to start wiping the selected hard drive. During the process, it requires you to reboot your PC. Please click "Reboot" if it pops up. Once done, tap "Done" to finish it.

confirm it to start wiping the drive

Part 3: How to Wipe a Partition on PC

Step 1: If you want to erase a partition on your PC, please choose "Wipe Partition".

choose the wipe partition feature

Step 2: Choose a partition you want to wipe, and click "Next".

choose a partition on the pc

Step 3: Select a method to wipe the partition, and tap "Next".

Step 4: Then click "Wipe" to start wiping the partition on your PC. After that, click "Done".

finish wiping partition

Part 4: How to Wipe Free Space on PC

Step 1: If you want to erase deleted data from the free space on your PC, you can launch PC file eraser and opt for "Wipe Free Space".

wipe free space

Step 2: Select a disk you want, and click "Next". Then choose a wiping method, and tap "Next" again.

choose a disk to wipe the available space

Step 3: If prompted, please click "Yes" to allow the program to access your PC data. Then it will begin to wipe the selected free space.

Part 5: How to Shred Files Completely

Step 1: You can also use this data eraser tool to shred files thoroughly on your PC. Launch it and choose "File Shredder".

choose the file shredder feature

Step 2: Then drag and drop folders or files to the middle area, or click "Add Folder" or "Add Files" to select the data you want to shred.

choose folder or files

Step 3: Click "Shred" at the bottom, and the program will shred the files immediately. After that, click "Done".

shred the selected files

Part 6: How to Create Bootable Media USB

Step 1: Run the software on your PC, and click "Create Bootable Media" at the bottom.

create bootable media

Step 2: Connect a USB drive, CD, or DVD disk to the PC. Then click "Browse" to choose the drive or disk. You can also choose an ISO file. Next, tap "Create".

choose a drive or disk

Step 3: If prompted, click "Yes" to continue. Once done, it will require you to restart your PC.

Conclusion

That's all there is to the Data Erasure user guide. We've provided detailed instructions for each feature, so you can refer to the specific section that meets your needs. If you have any further questions about the software, feel free to leave a comment below. We'll get back to you within one business day.

Elowen Wilson Senior Editor
Elowen has been specializing in iOS devices and data transfer for over three years. She is very familiar with all generations of iPhones and iPads, so she is able to provide readers with all kinds of useful guides and tips about iOS backup, data recovery, unlocking, system repair, etc.