when i delete history or any other files i herd that it stays in the hard drive. can i delete it without it still staying in the computer?
2007-11-02 11:35:48 · 7 answers · asked by simon8or 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Use ccleaner, it's free and quite thorough.
http://www.ccleaner.com
2007-11-02 11:38:18 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The files will remain there unless they are written over. This usually takes a very long time. So someone can easily recover the files. You have to perform a secure delete in order to permanently delete information from your computer. This works by encrypting, deleting and overwritten the information to reduce it to garbage code that can be retrieved. The page below will show you how.
http://www.delete-computer-history.com/secure-file-deletion.html
2007-11-02 12:21:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your settings. If you have cache's kept for 15 days, then deleting your disk cleaner will not clear the items. Set your files for 0 days and then delete. Or, go to Cnet or Znet and get "uninstaller program", which will clear all.
2007-11-02 11:41:22 · answer #3 · answered by Ted 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a program called BC Wipe, all files that you delete will be gone for ever!!
2007-11-02 11:54:47 · answer #4 · answered by D B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The easy way: Empty the recycle bin.
More difficult, but much more secure: Use a software shredder. Many virus packages, such as McAfee, contain one.
2007-11-02 11:38:39 · answer #5 · answered by Zeltar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check this program out.= Glary Utilities.com---If u click 1 click maintenance u`ll get a full scam done.Click on modules & then click on file shredder & pick what u want to do.I love this program,I`m very happy w/it.Plus is FREE !!!I hope this helps.Gil.
2007-11-02 11:56:28 · answer #6 · answered by Gilbert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get "Eraser" a free program that will take care of that for you....
2007-11-02 11:40:23 · answer #7 · answered by MC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋