How can I delete a file and completely remove it from the system FOREVER. I does have in mind that it's needed to override it. But how can I do that?
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The content, or the whole file with all metadata? What type of storage? – deviantfan Aug 27 '17 at 15:13
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"Overriding everything if needed" in your title suggests you are prepared to accept collateral damage. If that is the case, smashing through the disk or ssd with a stone chisel, and smashing up the remaining junk with a fair sized hammer would do the job. – Jacco Aug 27 '17 at 15:23
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the whole file and it can be a HD/SSD. – Aug 27 '17 at 15:25
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1smashing can do it. but i think that what i mean is more like scrub and bleachbit. thanks ;D – Aug 27 '17 at 15:26
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Just offering options. The 'good enough' solution depends, as always, on your threat model. – Jacco Aug 27 '17 at 15:29
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yeap. you're right! – Aug 27 '17 at 15:30
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Install scrub (secure erasing tool) and bleachbit (slack space scrubber)
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3I wonder whether both these software are designed for magnetic media; and whether they help with SSDs too. – Sas3 Aug 27 '17 at 15:26