T Tankhead02 In Runtime Messages 145 May 29, 2005 #1 I hear that after you delete stuff off windows XP it isn't actually deleted, that Windows retain the information incase you want to restore to a earlier date. How do I delete the information permanently.
I hear that after you delete stuff off windows XP it isn't actually deleted, that Windows retain the information incase you want to restore to a earlier date. How do I delete the information permanently.
S Seiken In Runtime Messages 188 May 29, 2005 #2 By installing over it. There is software that will permanently delete data for security purposes, just gotta research.
By installing over it. There is software that will permanently delete data for security purposes, just gotta research.
uzi9mm Fully Optimized Messages 2,553 Location Horseheads, NY May 30, 2005 #4 You need to trash your System Restore files : )
D dale5605 Daemon Poster Messages 1,482 May 30, 2005 #6 Tankhead02 said: I know that, put how? Click to expand... Go to your control panel and make sure it is on catagory view. Then click on "Free up space on your hard disk." After it finishes calculating click on the "More Options" tab. At the bottom where it says "System Restore" click the "Clean up..." button. Click yes when prompted to delete all but the most recent restore point.
Tankhead02 said: I know that, put how? Click to expand... Go to your control panel and make sure it is on catagory view. Then click on "Free up space on your hard disk." After it finishes calculating click on the "More Options" tab. At the bottom where it says "System Restore" click the "Clean up..." button. Click yes when prompted to delete all but the most recent restore point.