subject: Disk Initialization Using Disk Utility Vs Mac Disk Wipe [print this page] Disk Initialization Using Disk Utility Vs Mac Disk Wipe
Hard drive is the most popular storage media for Mac OS X computers. It stores all your significant data in the form of one and zero (binary form). A specific type of the file on hard disk, known as directory, indicates grouping of the binary digits constitute files. When you remove data from storage media with quick initialization, the directory is emptied. This is the easiest way to wipe Mac hard drive.
Disk initialization is analogous to deleting table of contents or index from any book but leaving the pages intact. In such cases, the files can not be identified by the operating system and thus can not be accessed. It means all the files remain recoverable after this Mac cleaner operation. They can be recovered until the disk is filled by other data.
To completely remove Mac files, you can use "Zero all data" option of Disk Utility. This option takes the Mac wipe process to next level by overwriting entire disk with zero. The state of the hard drive is described as completely blank. It significantly increases the data safety and decreases the possibilities that anyone who gets your hard disk after initialization can recover the files.
You are always recommended to overwrite your hard drive with zero before you sell or dispose off your hard drive. To completely remove all the files from hard drive and ensure absolute Mac disk wipe, you must do it two ore more times. It is an eco-friendly method to dispose the storage media as you need not to burn the disk.
Availability of Mac File Cleaner Feature-
Mac OS X 10.2.3 and later.
The option works with a computer hard drive that is originally shipped with your Apple computer.
The Mac disk wipe option works only for entire hard drive. You can not remove selected files.
This Mac disk cleaner option may not work with third-party disks.
If the "Zero all data" option does not suit your needs, you can use third-party Mac wipe software. The Mac disk wipe tools help you remove selected files, folder, browsing history, installation logs, system logs, and unused disk space.
Stellar Disk Wipe Mac is an advanced application to safely remove files from the disk. The software lets you select a disk wipe algorithm on your own. It is very easy to use with simple graphical user interface and offer quick wipe solution.This software works for all types of storage media.
