User guide

Quick Heal Total Security 2011

Using Quick Heal PCTuner

Quick Heal Technologies (P) Ltd.

User Guide

Secure Delete

The Secure Delete feature is used for deleting unwanted files or folders completely from the system. Data deleted using the Delete

function of Windows can be recovered using a Recovery Software as the link to such data remains in the cluster of hard drives. The

Secure Delete feature of Quick Heal PCTuner deletes the file or folders directly from the hard drive making it unrecoverable even if

a Recovery Software is used.

Deletion Methods

There are three file deletion methods available in Quick Heal PCTuner. They are:

One Pass Random –

Quick Data

Destruction

One Pass Random deletion uses random letters to overwrite the data. This

method of deletion is quick and quite secure. Data once deleted cannot be

recovered. This is the best choice for most users. This is also the default file

deletion method.

Two Pass – More

Secure Destruction

Two Pass deletion uses twice the number of random letters to overwrite the

data. This method of deletion provides additional layer of security. Data once

deleted cannot be recovered by any recovery software.

DoD – Standard

Data Destruction

DoD deletion uses the encryption method of using random letters to overwrite

data as per the Department of Defense Memo. Data once deleted cannot be

recovered by any recovery software.

How to use Secure Delete

To delete files or folders using Secure Delete, please perform the following steps:

1. Click Tools -> Secure Delete.

2. Click Options button. The Select Secure Delete Method window opens. Select the deletion method and click Accept

button.

3. Click Add File button to locate the file you want to delete.

4. Click Add Folder button to locate the folder and its sub folders you want to delete.

5. If the selection for file deletion is incorrect, highlight the file and click Clear. Click Clear All to delete all the selections.

6. Click Continue.

7. A window appears saying that the deletion is unrecoverable. It also allows you to change the deletion method. If you

want to change the deletion method at this stage, click Options. Click Yes to proceed with the deletion process.

8. The selected files will be deleted and a Deletion Summary screen appears. Click View Report button to view the

report of the deletion process or else click Close to exit from Tools Menu.