Delete files from SEAGATE EXTERNAL 500GB

[riah1205]

How do I safely delete all my files from my Seagate Free Agent 500GB external drive on a Mac?

 

[drtweak]

what do you mean by safely? Do you mean Securely? If its the securely part just follow here

http://www.howtogeek.com/179284/how-to-securely-wipe-a-hard-drive-on-your-mac/

 

[SuperSoph_WD]

Hey there, riah1205!

Besides the link that drtweak shared. You can also use your manufacturer's diagnostic tool to write zeros (a.k.a. erase) your external drive.
You should be able to find the software utility on their website. It also has the features to test the health and show the SMART status on your external HDD.

Good luck! Hope I helped!
SuperSoph_WD