Here are some highlighted topics from the last week over on Windows Forums:
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When you delete a file using Windows, it goes to the recycle bin. When you empty the recycle bin, the file is gone right? Actually no; when you delete a file from the recycle bin (or SHIFT+DEL from Explorer), the file is just dereferenced. As long as the data isn’t overwritten, the file is completely recoverable–and may be for sometime if the space isn’t needed. In this guide, you’ll learn about two tools you can use to permanently delete files from your hard drive: RightDelete (GUI) and SDelete (command line.)
If you’re finished with the hype of Windows 7 or you just want to migrate to a different machine, this guide will help you remove the OS from your computer.
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Bit Locker encrypts your drives so others cannot access them without a password. With an increasing number of key drives at our disposal, loss of sensitive data is becoming more of a threat. In this guide, you’ll learn how to encrypt your thumb drive with BitLocker to go, which comes with Windows 7.
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I lost some photos recently and after trying a few different recovery programs, I came across Recuva. My problem was solved and now I want mintywhite readers to use this great software. Get yourself a free copy below.
If your computer crashes it will create a dump file. From this dump file you can diagnose the source of the problem. It is unlikely you will need this dump file; if you do, you can always turn the option back on. This guide will show you how to save space by disabling memory dump files in Vista. Read the rest of this entry »
Eraser removes data from your computer completely. You may already know that when you “format” a drive, the information is still there. The best way to completely remove data is to write over it, and this is what Eraser does. Eraser is designed for XP, Server 2003, and older Windows versions.
