Got some sensitive files you would like to remove from your system

Erase Those Files Permanently

Hi there

Many of us create files which at some point we want to delete and if deletion is good enough then the good old Windows delete option will suffice, but occasionally we would like to remove 'sensitive' files, such as electronic bank statements that have been downloaded, or lists of passwords which have been superceded, or other files which could be embarassing or a problem if they get into the wrong hands.

Well, this where a little free program called Eraser would be very handy. Once installed, you can use it on single files or drives if you wish ( two cautionary notes here: 1/ The time taken to 'Erase' a file is much longer than simply deleting it. 2/ Once 'Erased' the file CANNOT be recovered - so take care!). It works by writing and overwriting the storage area on the hard drive where the file was stored, this effectively 'scrubs' the area and makes it impossible to recover the data.



To access the 'Eraser' utility, simply highlight the file you want to 'erase', with a right click to bring up the context menu and select the 'Erase' option. You will also note that you can make use of a 'Eraser secure move' option. Now why would you want this, yes when you 'move' a file it is copied first then the original file in the original folder is simply deleted, leaving it vunerable to recovery.

There are other little setting to the program, such as which type of overwriting is done and how many times, but in a nutshell that is all there is to it.

Now where are my old CV's and receipts

Thank You and see you next time


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