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Use a few program to permanently remove files and fragments of data from hard disks
Permanently deleting files in Windows is not as straightforward as it seems. Many people know that when a file is deleted in Windows it goes into the Recycle Bin and can be brought back to life by right-clicking it and choosing Restore. But even after emptying the Recycle Bin, deleted files can still be examined, and in many cases completely recovered with specialist software.
When a file is deleted within Windows, it's like deleting a book from a library catalogue: although the book's name disappears from the catalogue, the volume is still physically present on one of the shelves. This Workshop demonstrate use of Eraser, a program that permanently removes files from hard disks. It is the equivalent of taking a book off a shelf and destroying it by fire, so take great care when using it.
In the Workshops section of Computeractive issue 251 we explain how to make use of Erase. So, refer to the magazine and then click to be transferred to the download area of the Eraser software developer's website.
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Eraser
Found it impossible to understad the developers website and had absolutely no luck in downloading
Posted by Philip Rogers, 03 Oct 2007
downloading
SNAP nojoy at all downloading but this isnot the 1st time i ve had to abandon downloads from computer active
Posted by g jones, 04 Oct 2007
Eraser
Instant download and faultless install. Good piece of software!
Posted by J Maggs, 04 Oct 2007
Eraser Download
Agree totally with Philip Rogers. A complete waste of time.
Posted by Jim Brown, 04 Oct 2007
How to download
It should be easy to download - click the link above, then click the first download button. A new window will open, and the download will start. If it doesn't, you probably have a pop-up blocker installed - make sure this is turned off before trying again.
Posted by How to download, 05 Oct 2007
Three cheers for Eraser
Great program,easily downloaded and installed and used provided the good advice and instructions given by Computeractive are followed. As always the info in Workshops is very clear and detailed. Even a silver-surfer like me finds it a doddle.
Posted by Henry William Page, 09 Oct 2007
Eraser
Absolutely easy to use and worked straight away. Do remember to turn of any blocking programmes though. Great and thanks Computer active
Posted by K Sesarle, 12 Oct 2007
How to use?
Unfortunately I missed the article on how to use this software. I'm currently downloading to a memory stick to use on a friends hard drive. will that cause any problems and any idea how I get a copy of the article?
Posted by bob, 07 Nov 2007
Will not install
The Installer Wizard says that will not install because needs system at least as high as Windows 2000. Mine is Windows ME.
Posted by D. Rush., 13 Nov 2007