Several Linux utilities can easily accomplish this. Rather than leave the drives in the original computer, I remove them, place them in a drive enclosure, and connect them to my Linux computer. It needs to be erased and then disposed of properly. However, it's not a good idea to just throw an old drive in the trash. I'm happy to refurbish these older computers and refit them with a newer solid-state drive, dramatically improving performance. Invariably, they're more than willing to help me recycle them so that they can be used by someone else. I'm frequently called on to help clients upgrade an old computer.
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