paulhedderson 0 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Hello, I always thought that it was imposable to "delete" index.dat files. Does CCleaner actually do that or does it just overwrite the contents? Regardless of what is done is the index.dat file info recoverable? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Andavari 1 Posted March 16, 2009 Moderators Share Posted March 16, 2009 CCleaner will remove them, but only if you restart your computer since they're locked when Windows is running. After Windows restarts it will automatically recreate the index.dat files. File(s) normally deleted on the system can be recovered with software such as Recuva, etc., if not securely deleted. The file(s) will stay on the system until another file replaces them, or if a defrag program such as Defraggler moves a file into the location where the deleted file resides. Also see the Piriform Documentation website which answers many questions: http://docs.piriform.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Augeas 1 Posted March 17, 2009 Moderators Share Posted March 17, 2009 If I may add that CC requests Windows to delete the index.dat files, so CC's secure deletion option does not apply. The files can subsequently be securely deleted using Recuva (except for those titchy ones in the MFT). Link to post Share on other sites
michaelsmith664 0 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 sorry Im 4 years late but does ccleaner completly remove all contents of the index.dat file including the hidden ones after I restart my computer.Im confused because some people say it does and some people say it doesnt Link to post Share on other sites
Winapp2.ini 0 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Please do not revive four year old threads. You already have an open thread. Link to post Share on other sites
michaelsmith664 0 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 ok Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators hazelnut 5 Posted March 11, 2013 Moderators Share Posted March 11, 2013 Thread locked. Link to post Share on other sites
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