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Windows does not have a built-in secure destruction tool, but there are many applications which can be downloaded for this purpose. One of these tools is Eraser. To download Eraser, click "downloads," then choose the version listed under "Stable Versions"
Once the download has completed, open the desktop shortcut. You will see this screen:
Click the small triangle next to Eraser Schedule. Then select New Task. In the window that opens, select Run Immediately and then click Select Data.
This will open a browsing window. For "Erasure Method," choose "Pseudorandom Data (1 Pass)." Under "File" click "Browse" and find the file you want to securely delete In this example, we will delete "Secure Information" from "My Documents."
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