Solved How to completely delete the deleted files

[sk0t0s]

Hi guys, i just want to ask if there's any software that completely deleted the unwanted files. I'm asking this because i deleted some files from my drive D i used SHIFT + DEL. But when I used my restoration software and press the search button it is still there.

What I want is to completely delete the files even if I used restoration softwares the software should'nt be detecting it.

Thanks and sorry for my bad english

 

[louwin]

You want to use some sort of "file shredder". A program like this will delete your files and then overwrite the area used by the deleted files 7 or 8 times (I think). That way it will be impossible to "recover" the files

 

[sk0t0s]

thanks for the reply louwin, where can i download file shredder? is it free?

my files was already deleted, all i want is to erase it completely because it is still showing on my restoration software

 

[louwin]

Sorry, I don't use them myself but have a friend who swears by them. I'm sure you will be able to find a few free ones....

Try Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com and search for "file shredder" and choose a free one?

 

[louwin]

Quickly, from the link above

Mutilate File Wiper
Sure Delete
Shredder
KaKa File shredder
File Shredder
Absolute File Shredder
etc etc

There were 10 in the first 2 pages and there were 18 pages from the search

Choose one and if you don't like it - try another

 

[seavixen32]

This tutorial may be of help: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/171411-permanently-delete-add-context-menu.html?ltr=P

Check this article as well: http://www.top-windows-tutorials.com/File-shredder.html

 

[sk0t0s]

Thanks louwin and seavixen32

@seavixen32

i will try the Option 2, i will post the result later.

 

[jeepmann4x4]

CCleaner ...will do it and cleanup your computer too
It has different levels of shredding from 1 pass to 35 passes.
Its free and works great!

 

[sk0t0s]

seavixen32, i tried Permanently Delete - Add to Context Menu, it works but it doesnt permanently deletes the files i want to erase..

here's the SS of the restoration software i used. it still can search and recover the file ive just deleted using Permanently Delete.

 

[sk0t0s]

any suggestions guys?

 

[Duzzy]

seavixen32, i tried Permanently Delete - Add to Context Menu, it works but it doesnt permanently deletes the files i want to erase..

You need to use Option 1 as this securely deletes the files, Option two only adds the Shift + Del command to the context menu. 7 pass will be more secure.

 

[sk0t0s]

You need to use Option 1 as this securely deletes the files, Option two only adds the Shift + Del command to the context menu. 7 pass will be more secure.

I cant download the .reg file of the Option 1, can you attach it here as .txt? thanks

 

[Duzzy]

Strange you cannot download it. My only guess is your Antivirus or something else is blocking you from downloading reg files so I zipped both the 1 pass and the 7 pass for you. Make sure you download the SDelete file and follow the instructions and take note the EULA for SDelete will only show once.

 

[sk0t0s]

Strange you cannot download it. My only guess is your Antivirus or something else is blocking you from downloading reg files so I zipped both the 1 pass and the 7 pass for you. Make sure you download the SDelete file and follow the instructions and take note the EULA for SDelete will only show once.

Thanks for uploading it for me. I'm downloading it from company PC thats why it keeps blocking me when im trying to download .reg files. Other files are ok.

I will follow instructions and try to delete some files and also i will try my restoration software to see if the software can or cannot recover the deleted files.

 

[sk0t0s]

I follow the instructions and it works fine.

But the restoration software I have still can recover it.

Here's the SS, i made a new folder, named it samplever2 and delete it using Permanently Delete on the context menu. Then I used the restoration software I have hoping for positive outcome.



I guess the restoration software i have is really that good.

 

[Duzzy]

If your installing this on a company PC make sure you get permission as this will most likely be easily detected by anyone else using the PC and it is not worth your job if you breach company policy.

With the warnings out the way let us know how it goes.
I doubt you will be able to recover the 7 pass but you can always try to increase the number of passes by changing the "/p 7" to a higher number in the reg file.Not sure if SDelete has a max number of passes and the more passes will require more time to delete, the main concern here would be with large files >100mb.

EDIT: I was too slow. What restoration software are you using?
Out of curiosity can the folder actually be restored?

 

[netbox]

How about CCleaner using the WIPE Empty Space on Drive? there are passes you can choose for secure erase (unrecoverable data)

 

[sk0t0s]

Im the only one using this PC but i just heard that they are planning to replace all the desktop including the hard drives. So I just need to back up and delete some of my files.

If i will increase the number of passes, is 20 passes ok?

 

[Duzzy]

It's ok but time may be a issue.

20 passes on my system (see specs)
- 2.18GB file took 6 mins before I cancelled it
- 104mb file took 1 min
- Folder, 422 files, 100mb took 55 sec

Compare with 7 pass
- 104mb file took 16 sec

Also edited my previous post probably while you were reading it.

 

[sk0t0s]

I also used 20 passes and it works fine. though it cannot delete .exe files if im not mistaken. The good thing is the restoration software im using cannot recover it anymore.

About the software im using you can see the SS i made on my previous post. thats all of it. Its a 3 files, 2 .dll and 1 .exe, and you can use it without installing it. I think i got this on one of the shared folders of our IT people here.