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USB flash drive makes it convenient for us to share the important files on any computer, such as the commercial project plan for business cooperation. But, it also comes with the security issues for the deleted files. Wondering whether the deleted files could be recovered by other or not? Is it possible to delete files from USB flash drive permanently and completely on Windows 10/8/7 PC? Can we make the deleted files unrecoverable? You will get all positive answers in this article: How to delete files from USB flash drive permanently.
Honestly, most of us get used to doing this to delete files from USB when it is connected to Windows computer. You can quickly delete specific files that you selected.
Step 1: Plug your USB into Windows computer.
Step 2: Open the USB flash drive and select the existing files you want to delete.
Step 3: Right click and choose "Delete" from the context menu. Or you can directly press the Delete key on the keyboard.
Step 4: On the pop out window, click Yes to permanently delete the files.
When you want to erase all files on the USB flash drive and regain the full storage capacity, you can format the USB drive. But it may cause damage to the USB.
Step 1: Connect your USB to Windows computer.
Step 2: Open This PC or Computer to find the USB drive.
Step 3: Right-click on the USB and choose "Format".
Step 3: You can change the File system to FAT32 or NTFS. Then, click "Start" to format the drive and loss all the data.
It is said that the most deleted or formatted files can be recovered from USB with data recovery software. Is there any method to remove files from USB flash drive that cannot be recovered? File Deletion Genius can help to do this. With File Deletion Genius, you can delete selected files or all data from USB without a recovery chance within few clicks.
Step 1: Insert the USB into your Windows 10/8/7 computer.
You need to make sure that the USB device is connected in the right way. Then you can run File Deletion Genius.
Step 2: Add the files you want to remove from USB.
Click "Add" and you can see your USB drive is listed on the menu. If you are going to erase all data from USB, you can check the box near the USB drive. But if you want to delete specific files, you can click the drive and get the list of your files in USB. Just go to select what you want to delete. Then, click "OK".
Step 3: Check the Erase Selection and click "Delete".
Slow mode is chosen by default. It is the secure way with high recommendation.
Step 4:Apply the deletion.
There will be a warning box after you click the Delete button. You can go ahead and click "OK".
After that, the files will be removed from USB flash drive permanently and there is no way to recover the data.
Tips
To permanently shred files from your USB flash drive, you should first download iSunshare SafeFile Genius to your Windows computer, and then open the program.
Step 1: Plug your USB into Windows computer.
Step 2: On iSunshare SafeFile Genius interface, click on Shred Files.
Step 3: Selete files you want to delete from your USB drive, and click on Delete to start shredding.
Step 4: Click Yes to confirm to delete it.
Step 5: After a few seconds, files are successfully shredded.
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