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TuneUp Shredder
When you delete a file under Windows, it probably ends up in the Recycle Bin. Even an
inexperienced user knows how to get the file back from the Recycle Bin. Because of this,
many users regularly empty the Recycle Bin or delete files without using the Recycle Bin.
But you should know that Windows does not really destroy a file when it deletes it, its
entire contents are still located on the hard drive. Windows simply marks the file as
"deleted" in the file system, and the disk space occupied by the file can be used to store
other data. But as long as nothing is saved in the area occupied by the deleted file, this
"lost" file can be found and recovered easily with a program like TuneUp Undelete
What does TuneUp Shredder do?
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TuneUp Shredder
Once you start the program, a wizard opens that asks you if you wish to delete individual
makes sure that no data thief can get his hands on your sensitive data.
The tool deletes files permanently, with no chance of recovery. And if you wish, you can
even use a deletion method that was developed by the United States Department of
Defense, which overwrites files with certain number patterns multiple times before deleting
them, so that there contents are securely destroyed.
Usage
Files, entire Folders or the contents of the Recycle Bin.
Type Description
Files When you select this option, the next window will show an empty
list to which you can add files that you wish to delete.
Folder When you select this option, in the next step you can select the
folder that you wish to have deleted along with any files and folders
that it contains.
Recycle bin Choose this option to shred the contents of your Recycle Bin. The
next step gives you another chance to check the current contents
of the Recycle Bin.
Select the desired option and click Next
What do you want
to delete?
to continue.