![]() ![]() For example, if you’re deleting a 10 GB file, that would be near-instantaneous. ![]() In contrast, actually erasing a file by overwriting its data takes significantly longer. Deleting a file’s pointer and marking its space as available is an extremely fast operation. If you’re wondering why your computer doesn’t just erase files when you delete them, it’s actually pretty simple. Image Credit: Matt Rudge on Flickr Why Deleted Files Aren’t Erased Immediately ![]() Note that this doesn’t apply to solid-state drives (SSDs) – see below for why. ![]()
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