: Includes options to automatically shut down the computer once a lengthy wiping process is complete—a useful feature for multi-terabyte drives that may take hours or days to finish.

: Can be used to create a "Hardwipe Essential" USB or CD/DVD to wipe primary system drives where Windows is installed. Sanitization Standards Supported

: While multi-pass wipes are safer, Hardwipe is optimized to run at the maximum sequential speed the hardware allows, typically exceeding 100 MiB/s on healthy drives. Usage Considerations

: The "portable" version of Hardwipe can be run from a USB stick without installation, making it a handy tool for IT professionals. Update NWipe's Wiping Methods · Issue #68 - GitHub

: The most extreme option, designed for older magnetic media, though often considered overkill for modern drives. Key Features for Power Users

: For Solid State Drives (SSDs), a single pass is generally sufficient, as excessive writing can reduce the drive's lifespan.

: Entirely erases a physical or logical drive, which is ideal before selling or disposing of a computer.

: A 7-pass process involving random data and specific bit patterns.