Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
manage-bde -wipefreespace|-w [<drive>] [-cancel] [-computername <name>] [{-?|/?}] [{-help|-h}]manage bde wipefreespace command
Wipes the free space on the volume, removing any data fragments that may have existed in the space. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for manage bde wipefreespace; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
manage-bde -wipefreespace|-w [<drive>] [-cancel] [-computername <name>] [{-?|/?}] [{-help|-h}]The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
<drive> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
-cancel | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-computername | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
<name> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
-wipefreespace | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-w | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
-? | Display command help or the supported command-line usage. |
/? | Display command help or the supported command-line usage. |
-help | Display command help or the supported command-line usage. |
-h | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
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