Eliminate Unnecessary Files Forever – Use File Shredder

The basic intent of a file shredder is to entirely obliterate the file. However, advanced software’s does the dual task of not only destroying a file but also shreds the evidence that the file was deleted.

A file shredder works by overwriting the file, mostly once and if needed up to three times. The program then removes the file from the directory area by again overwriting it. Running a defragmentation after file shredding can render the file impossible to recover. Running a file shredder is imperative for anyone who is considering selling or donating their old comp. These are a potential treasure house of personal information that can be used to wreck havoc on pre users. Recent studies have shown a rise in the disturbing trend of misusing personal information and files on donated comps even after files were deleted.

People often assume that by deleting a file from their hard drive the file is forever lost. Actually the file is very much there on their hard drive. When a file is moved into the recycle bin, the file stays in its place. But the directory entry of the file, i.e., the complete path and filename of a file is moved into a hidden folder. The...