[SOLVED] how long does ccleaner take to use the zero out option on erase space on a mac? I have 249.72 G on hard drive

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I have a MacBook running OS X.

I'm considering using ccleaner's zero out option for erase freespace.

My machine has 249.72 G.

I have 115.26 available.

I'm using 134.46 G.

How long will it take for the zero out program to run?
 
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Are you talking about an SSD or HDD? If you have an SSD when you select "Free Space Only" beside Wipe under "Tools" and "Drive Wiper" OR "Options" and then "Settings" you will be advised against using it with the message "Secure wiping of an SSD is NOT recommended". If it is an HDD then the process could take a little while (longer than a few minutes). I can't give you an exact time as it will vary from computer to computer. I use CCleaner on my MacBook Pro and wiping the free space on the second drive (500 GB HDD) can take over 30 minutes..
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Are you talking about an SSD or HDD? If you have an SSD when you select "Free Space Only" beside Wipe under "Tools" and "Drive Wiper" OR "Options" and then "Settings" you will be advised against using it with the message "Secure wiping of an SSD is NOT recommended". If it is an HDD then the process could take a little while (longer than a few minutes). I can't give you an exact time as it will vary from computer to computer. I use CCleaner on my MacBook Pro and wiping the free space on the second drive (500 GB HDD) can take over 30 minutes..
 
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