Will shredding our files better than deleting our files

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[Last update on 18-01-2011, Tue]

This post dedicated to Deborah.

Delete:

Firstly, "delete" does not mean "erase" but rather "release memory for other use." The data may sit around un-used on the drive for years. That's why recovery software are able to recover file they had been accidentally deleted or delete by viruses.

Shredding:

It is also called overwriting or wiping in a harddisk. Basically it overwrite or erase your data so that it cannot be recover. And also it helps to save harddisk space and increase computer performance.

Conclusion:

I guess the answer is obvious. File shredding not only erase your contents on your disk(in terms of privacy) and also help you recover your precious harddisk space. 1 disadvantage is it requires a longer time than just deleting a file.

Free software to use:

File Shredder 2 - Shred file or folder and is much faster than wiping the whole harddisk

Ccleaner - Wiping the whole harddisk which might be quite long.

Instructions for Ccleaner:

The image basically explains all of the steps.

When you check on "Wipe Free Space", the above message will pop out.

I suggest, check this box ONLY if you are wiping disk space, otherwise for normal cleaning, un-check this option.

References:

Answers.com

Wikipedia

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