Wednesday, November 30, 2011

How to permanently delete files?

When you delete a file even from the recycle bin or shift delete the file,these files aren't actually deleted,the computer changes its properties to invisible.. The space occupied by the file is also marked as empty even though it remains in that space. The file truly gets deleted from the hard disk only when the operating system reuses the space occupied by it and overwrites fresh data to that space.
These files are easily recoverable using softwares like recuva,Mini power tool data recovery as mentioned in the previous post.So,if you never want particular files to be recovered by anyone,use "File Shredder" software.     After installing this software right click on any file/folder will have option File Shredder>Secure delete files,selecting this option will remove the file permanently from the computer.

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