Delete question

Discussion in 'Software' started by jeffcp, Dec 10, 2010.

  1. jeffcp

    jeffcp Private E-2

    I deleted some data,text,and pictures from my USB stick. I looked to see where they went ie. trash container but it was empty. i was going to use eraser on them to safely delete. Question..where did the deleted files go? Are they safely deleted with no possible way to retrive? How do you safely delete on a USB memory disk? Thank you
     
    jeffcp, Dec 10, 2010
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  2. iain.t

    iain.t MajorGeek

    Hi,
    You can format the pen drive by this method.... start>computer>choose the icon that is your pendrive (D,E,F)right click>format> this will delete all data on this drive. You can also use the drive wiper option in CCleaner if you want a more secure deletion.
    iain.t :major
     
    iain.t, Dec 10, 2010
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  3. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    To delete from a USB stick, I always move the files to my computer then I erase them on the computer.
    It is not good to erase anything on a USB drive because of the drive type.
     
    plodr, Dec 10, 2010
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  4. hrlow2

    hrlow2 MajorGeek

    I have always heard that items deleted from the USB thumbdrives was instantaneously removed without going to the Recycle Bin.
     
    hrlow2, Dec 10, 2010
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