Randal Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I am new to this program. Is it safe to use the Advanced feature "Wipe free space"? does it only effect free space and overwrite files that I am deleting or can it effect files I am not deleting? Thanks Randal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Augeas Posted June 22, 2009 Moderators Share Posted June 22, 2009 It will not affect any live files, just free space on your disk. Whether or not you use it is up to you to decide as it takes some time, it isn't a forensic wipe, and it looses its effect as soon as you start using the pc to view or create files again. But you may have a compelling reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randal Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 I thank you for your quick and helpfull reply. With all of the privacy issues out there such a thing can be usefull. Randal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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