Hello, Again!
Thanks for all the input!
I don't want to wander too far "off topic" here (This is the "Recuva" forum and not the "CCleaner" forum), but here is a couple of things I've been able to learn about CCleaner's "Secure" file deletion. If I understand what I've read, CCleaner's "Secure" file deletion works by OVER-WRITING the selected files 1, 3, or 7 times (passes).
From the CCleaner "Beginner's Guide":
FEATURES Page :
High Security: For the super cautious users we also offer secure file erasing. By overwriting the files before deleting them, making it impossible to recover the data.
OPTIONS Page :
Secure Deletion (Changing the option here will allow for secure file deletion)
?Normal file deletion (Faster) - Default
?Simple Overwrite (1 pass)
?DOD 5220.22-M (3 passes)
?NSA (7 passes)
I don't know if ALL the files selected for "Secure Deletion" are over-written 1,3, or 7 times. Or if it's just temporary internet files and cookies, but not "log" files, settings, etc.
There IS a related thread on the subject in the CCleaner forum. You can find and read it by going to:
Piriform Forums ? Piriform Software ? CCleaner Discussion ? secure deletion suggestion
OR: http://forum.piriform.com/index.php?showtopic=8301
I don't know if it will answer any of our questions or clear up anything in this thread or not. But at least they're discussing the subject of CCleaner's "Secure Deletion" abilities.
At any rate, I REALLY appreciate you people taking the time and making the effort to help answer my questions regarding Recuva vs. CCleaner. Things are a little clearer for me but I still wondering:
Can Recuva recover files that CCleaner's "Secure Deletion" methods got rid of?
Maybe the only people who would really know for sure (one way or the other) are the creators, designers, coders, and makers of CCleaner and Recuva ???
But, how will WE know unless they tell us?
Anyway, Thanks again, everybody.
Robin Hickman