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I need to erase an external hard drive

I'd like to erase an external hard drive that I have used before. I don't know how to do it.

Posted on Sep 2, 2023 2:48 PM

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Sep 2, 2023 4:59 PM in response to oldfolksathome

oldfolksathome Said:

"I need to erase an external hard drive: I'd like to erase an external hard drive that I have used before. I don't know how to do it."

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Erasing an External Drive:

Do so in Disk Utility, but, if there is anything of importance, then export what need be, so that nothing is lost. If this is not seen, then click the Mount button (top right-cornet of window) first.

I need to erase an external hard drive

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