Q:

Wipe hard-drive split over several days?

My problem is that wiping the drive takes 1.5 days, and I absolutely need to have my computer off during the night. My fan is too noisy, my room is very small, and I sleep next to the computer.
Is it possible to wipe a hard drive with pauses in-between? I can't see that CCleaner, DBAN or Eraser has this functionality.

A:

Is it possible to wipe a hard drive with pauses in-between?

Quick format the whole drive 
Create 10 smaller partitions (or some number where the wipe will take a suitable time)
Wipe each partition on separate nights (or whatever  schedule you choose)
Delete the partitions

