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FILE SHREDDER PRO : FAQ
Delete Files Permanently - advanced file shredder |
Frequently Asked Questions : How to shred deleted files on WIndows
How can I shred files and folders on Windows?
How can I shred free space?
When I shred files, I always get error "Could not open file "C:\$DeleteFilesPermanently1.TMP", open error 5"?
When I shred free space, I always get error "Could not create temporary file". What's the problem?
I use Delete Files Permanently to shred files and shred free space but the process is too slow. How can I speed up the process?
How can I shred Recycle Bin content?
How do I run Delete Files Permanently as administrator?
How do I shred files and folders on Windows?
There are two ways to shred files and folders - using program main window and using Windows Explorer context (right-click) menu.
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1. If you use Windows Vista, we recommend you run Delete Files Permanently as administrator so you have permissions to delete all necessary files, wipe Free Space and Recycle Bin.
If you use Windows XP/2003/2000/ME, make sure you have administrative privileges.
2. If you use anti-virus scanner that checks saved to disk files, it could slow file shredding, shredding Free Space and Recycle Bin as anti-virus scanner checks files after each overwriting/verification pass.
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How to shred files and folders using Explorer context menu
Using Delete Files Permanently you can easily shred files and folders by right-clicking on them in Windows Explorer and selecting 'Delete Permanently' command in the popup context menu.
Open Windows Explorer
Select files and folders you want to shred
Right-click on selected files and folders and select 'Delete Permanently' command in the popup context menu
Select preferred shredding scheme from the drop-down list (you can use 'View scheme' button to view all passes).
Click on 'Delete Permanently' button to immediately shred selected file(s) and folder(s).
How to shred files and folders using program main window
Double-click on Delete Files Permanently desktop icon
Click 'Tools' button in the toolbar.
Select 'Delete permanently' item.
Select preferred shredding algorithm from the drop-down list.
If you don't remember how this shredding algorithm will destruct your file, you can use 'View scheme' button to view all passes.
Select file(s) and folders you want to shred using 'Add file(s)'/'Add file(s)'buttons.
Click on 'Delete Permanently' button to immediately shred selected files and folders.
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How can I shred free space?
To shred free disk space:
Double-click on Delete Files Permanently desktop icon
Click 'Tools' button in the toolbar.
Select 'Wipe Free Space' item.
Select preferred shredding scheme from the drop-down list.
Select where you want to shred free space on.
Click on 'Wipe Free Space' button.
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When I shred files, I always get error "Could not open file "C:\$DeleteFilesPermanently1.TMP", open error 5". What's the problem?
Most likely this error message means that you don't have administrative privileges to create/delete files.
If you use Windows Vista, you should run Delete Files Permanently as administrator so you have permissions to delete all necessary files.
If you use Windows XP/2003/2000/ME, make sure you have administrative privileges.
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When I shred free space, I always get an error message "Could not create temporary file". What's the problem?
Most likely this error message means that you don't have administrative privileges to create/delete files.
If you use Windows Vista, you should run Delete Files Permanently as administrator so you have permissions to delete all necessary files.
If you use Windows XP/2003/2000/ME, make sure you have administrative privileges.
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I use Delete Files Permanently to shred files and free space but the process is too slow. How can I speed up the process?
If you use anti-virus scanner that checks saved to disk files, it could slow files shredding, shredding Free Space and Recycle Bin as anti-virus scanner checks files after each overwriting/verification pass.
If you want to speed up shredding files and free space, we recommend you temporary turn anti-virus scanner off
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How can I shred Recycle Bin content?
When you delete files from your computer, they are temporarily stored in the Recycle Bin so you may easily restore the files to their original location if necessary. To permanently delete files from your PC, you need to shred Recycle Bin content.
To empty and shred Recycle Bin:
Double-click on Delete Files Permanently desktop icon and click 'Tools' button in the toolbar.
Select 'Empty and Wipe Recycle Bin' item.
Select shredding scheme from the drop-down list.
Select where you want to empty and wipe Recycle Bin.
Click on 'Empty and Wipe Recycle Bin' button.
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How do I run Delete Files Permanently as administrator?
To run Delete Files Permanently as administrator:
1. Exit Delete Files Permanently.
Click 'Exit' in program toolbar, not just close the main window.
2. Right-click on Delete Files Permanently desktop icon.
3. Select 'Run as Administrator' option
How to set Delete Files Permanently to always run as administrator:
1. Exit Delete Files Permanently.
Click 'Exit' in program toolbar, not just close the main window.
2. Right-click on Delete Files Permanently desktop icon.
3. Select 'Properties'
4. Open 'Shortcut' tab and click 'Advanced' button.
5. Put the check mark for 'Run as administrator'.
6. Click 'OK' and then 'Apply'.
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FAQ
• How can I delete Internet Explorer history files?
As you surf the Internet, Internet Explorer stores information about the web sites you visited, information you entered on web sites, etc. It can also seriously compromise your security and privacy, as anyone who has access to your computer can see what web sites you visited and what information you entered on web pages.
To delete files of Internet Explorer history:
• Select "Tools"
• Select "Internet Options".
• Open the "General" tab.
• In "Browsing history" area click the "Delete" button.
• In "Delete browsing history" window click "Delete all", and then click Yes.
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