How to completely delete files in Win10 cipher command to completely remove Win10 files

It is well known that deleting files in a computer can be restored in the recycle bin. If the recycle bin is emptied, it can be restored by some data recovery software. How can some of the most important privacy documents be completely deleted and cannot be recovered? Today, the computer Pepsi network Xiaobian will teach you how to completely delete files in Win10, the operation method is not difficult, only need to use a cipher command.

cipher command to completely delete Win10 file method

First step: first use Win + R combination shortcut to open the run dialog box, then enter the cmd command, and click OK to open, such as The figure shows.

Step 2: In the CMD naming box that opens, type the name: cipher /w:C (after finishing, press Enter to run), as shown below.

Note: The above C stands for the C drive. For example, if you delete the file of the C drive and want to remove the deleted file from the C drive before deleting it, use this command to erase the remaining space of the C drive. This command will not delete the normal file, only erase the remaining space, so that the deleted file can be deleted and cannot be recovered.

If the deleted file is on another disk, such as D disk or E disk, just change the C in the above command to D or E, and then run it.

The cipher command is applicable to all major Windows operating systems of XP/Win7/Win8/Win10. It is also a tool that comes with these systems. It has EFS file encryption function, and can also use this tool to erase the remaining space of the hard disk. To completely delete files, but can not restore the role, the majority of computer enthusiasts are worth learning.