NETWizz
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I also like to wipe different ways with different tools.
Usually my go-to method is to first encrypt each drive with Bitlocker-To-Go including the free space. Then I fill it with something like 1's or 0's (one pass is enough usually) and for this I use diskpart clean all or nwipe.
Lastly, I like to use the built-in controller sending a secure erase or better an enhanced secure erase... It is believed this wipes some secure areas that other tools might not be able to readily reach like swap sectors, but in reality it probably doesn't matter because if you can write it from an OS, a wipe tool should be able to reach it.
Usually my go-to method is to first encrypt each drive with Bitlocker-To-Go including the free space. Then I fill it with something like 1's or 0's (one pass is enough usually) and for this I use diskpart clean all or nwipe.
Lastly, I like to use the built-in controller sending a secure erase or better an enhanced secure erase... It is believed this wipes some secure areas that other tools might not be able to readily reach like swap sectors, but in reality it probably doesn't matter because if you can write it from an OS, a wipe tool should be able to reach it.