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The number of found issues is displayed. Click the View details link to
review them before proceeding with the cleaning process. Click Optimize
to continue.
b. Optimizing
Wait for Bitdefender to finish optimizing your system.
c. Issues
This is where you can view the operation result.
If you want comprehensive information on the optimization process,
click the View detailed report button.
5.3. Data Protection
Deleting files permanently
When you delete a file, it can no longer be accessed through normal means.
However, the file continues to be stored on the hard disk until it is overwritten
when copying new files.
The Bitdefender File Shredder helps you permanently delete data by physically
removing it from your hard disk.
You can quickly shred files or folders from your device using the Windows
contextual menu by following these steps:
1. Right-click the file or folder you want to permanently delete.
2. Select Bitdefender > File Shredder in the context menu that appears.
3. Click Delete permanently, and then confirm that you wish to continue with
the process.
Wait for Bitdefender to finish shredding the files.
4. The results are displayed. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
Alternatively, you can shred files from the Bitdefender interface, as follows:
1. Click Utilities on the navigation menu on the
Bitdefender interface.
2. In the Data Protection pane, click File Shredder.
3. Follow the File Shredder wizard:
a. Click the Add Folders button to add the files or folders you want to be
permanently removed.
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