AVG PC TuneUP 2013 PCT13N12EN003 Manual Do Utilizador
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has been securely deleted.
Note however that when you delete a file, Windows does not actually remove it
altogether - its entire content remains on the hard disk. Windows merely marks the file
as "deleted" from the file system and releases the space taken up by the file so that it
can be used again. Until this disk space is used again, it is relatively easy to restore
this file (e.g. with AVG PC TuneUp -> Restoring Deleted Files).
altogether - its entire content remains on the hard disk. Windows merely marks the file
as "deleted" from the file system and releases the space taken up by the file so that it
can be used again. Until this disk space is used again, it is relatively easy to restore
this file (e.g. with AVG PC TuneUp -> Restoring Deleted Files).
However, if you want to be absolutely sure that even professionals could not restore
your sensitive data, use AVG Shredder to irreversibly delete files, folders and the
Recycle Bin. You can choose the most suitable of three different Deletion Methods
your sensitive data, use AVG Shredder to irreversibly delete files, folders and the
Recycle Bin. You can choose the most suitable of three different Deletion Methods
.
8.3.1. How to Securely Delete Data
Launch the AVG Shredder module by going to the Gain disk space category in the
Start Center and selecting Securely delete data from the Analyze storage usage
and delete data area.
Start Center and selecting Securely delete data from the Analyze storage usage
and delete data area.
Alternatively, you can start the module by going to Overview of all functions in the
Start Center and selecting the Securely delete data entry under Hard disk
Start Center and selecting the Securely delete data entry under Hard disk
.
What would you like to delete?
Files
1.
Select Files
.
This option lets you search for files on your computer to select them for
deletion.
deletion.
2.
Click Add to add a file to be deleted to the list.
The Explorer opens. Double-click on a file to be deleted to add it to the
list. Alternatively, you can drag and drop a file from your opened Explorer
or from the Desktop to the list. Select a file with the mouse and drag it
into the list.
list. Alternatively, you can drag and drop a file from your opened Explorer
or from the Desktop to the list. Select a file with the mouse and drag it
into the list.
The Delete allocated free disk space option overwrites the space that
becomes free through deletion, thereby increasing security of deletion.
becomes free through deletion, thereby increasing security of deletion.
If you add a file to the list by mistake, you can remove it again by
selecting the entry and clicking Remove
selecting the entry and clicking Remove
.
3.
Click Next to confirm your selection.
You can now select the deletion method you want (see Deletion Methods).
Folders
1.
Select Folders
.
This option lets you search for folders on your computer to select them for