Installation guide
Table Of Contents
- About O&O SafeErase 5
- Features at a glance
- New and enhanced functions
- SafeErase files and folders
- SafeErase hard disks and partitions
- SafeErase free disk space
- SafeErasing the entire computer
- SafeErase system drives
- Use O&O SafeErase via right-clicking
- Method of deletion
- Securely move files and folders
- SafeErase data from the Windows Recycle bin
- Start from the command line
- Manage individual deletion lists
- SafeErase temporary Windows and program files
- SafeErase temporary Internet files
- Reports
- Supports multi core processors
- Important note before program use
- Basics on data deletion
- The differences between the Editions
- Terminology
- Features at a glance
- System requirements
- Installation and licensing
- Getting started
- Start O&O SafeErase (user interface)
- Start the analysis of your drives
- Clean computer
- SafeErase files and folders
- SafeErase hard disks and partitions
- SafeErase free disk space
- SafeErase temporary Windows and program files
- SafeErase data from the Windows Recycle bin
- SafeErase temporary Internet files
- Cancel deletion
- Securely move files and folders
- SafeErase data from Solid State Drives (SSDs)
- Reports
- Method of deletion
- Manage individual deletion lists
- Settings
- SafeErasing the entire computer
- Use O&O SafeErase via right-clicking
- Start from the command line
- Frequently asked questions
- Support and Contact
- End user license agreement 3.2 (EULA)
- Bookmarks
Installation and licensing
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How do I register online?
If O&O SafeErase was purchased on our Online Shop, you’ve automatically registered with us. If O&O SafeErase pur-
chased at a retailer, you will be asked if you want to register while entering the license information. You then have the
option of either registering immediately or at another time. All you’ll need is a functioning Internet connection and a valid
license key.
You may also complete the registration form right here:
http://www.oo-software.com/register
Just return the completed online form by clicking “Send” and you’ll be eligible to take full advantage of our O&O Cus-
tomer Service.
Updates
If you want to update O&O SafeErase to a newer version, you’ll need the license key. Please follow the directions
below:
1. Start the O&O SafeErase installation.
2. Follow the installation dialog.
3. Once finished, the new version is fully installed.
4. Restart the computer when prompted to do so.
5. Before starting O&O SafeErase for the first time enter your license key when prompter to do so.
Note: If you do not have your license key at hand, contact our Support: support@oo-software.com
Tip: The information on your installed program version and the license data (if you have it) can be found under Pro-
gram info.
Updates and Program info
Uninstall
To remove O&O SafeErase from your PC, please follow the instructions below:
1. Open the Control Panel in the Windows start menu and then click on Software.
2. Select O&O SafeErase from the list and then click on (depending on the OS) Uninstallation or Add/Remove.
3. Confirm the uninstallation. You'll receive a confirmation notice when uninstallation is completed. When
prompted, restart your computer.
Trial version
If you do not have a valid license key, you will only be able to use O&O SafeErase with a limited functionality range.