10.3: Write random data during disk formatting

Oct 31, '03 08:43:00AM

Contributed by: bonkers

Go to Disk Utility -> Erase, and click the Options button to select "8 Way Random Write Format" to write random data over the entire disc eight times!

I don't know if it is "military grade," but it's good enough for me. Just saved me from having to buy another app!

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