How can I securely delete data?

jjones | Windows Vista | 12/08/2008 12:57pm
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1 INSTALL AND SET UP

You’ll find Eraser available to download from http://www.heidi.ie/node/6, so install the correct version, either 32-bit or 64-bit, depending on your copy of Windows Vista (see the System Control Panel if you’re not sure which version you have on your computer).

2 CREATE TASK

Let the program launch once the installer finishes. Eraser is task-based, so choose On Demand for tasks you want to run
manually or Scheduler for tasks you’d like to run at set intervals. When you’ve done that, select File > New Task.

3 DELETE OR PURGE

Eraser’s options enable you to pick a specific file or type of file to securely delete. You can also purge a folder or completely wipe the free space on a selected drive, thereby removing all traces of previously deleted files on that drive.

4 SET SCHEDULE

If you selected Scheduler, switch to the Schedule tab then choose a day and time for the task to run automatically. Flip back to the Data tab to set your PC to shut down or go to sleep when the task has completed successfully.

5 RUN TASK

All tasks appear in the main Eraser window – right-click one and choose Run to launch it manually. Delete files or folders directly
in Windows Vista by opening the parent folder, right-clicking the file or folder and choosing Erase.

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