Wipe Drive Free Space function

[Robert333]

Hello,

 

I have Windows 7 Starter with Ccleaner 3.06.1433.

 

In Ccleaner, in addition to the other settings for cleaning, I also set the following:

 

Options/Settings:

 

"Secure file deletion"

"Gutmann 35 passes"

"Wipe free space drives Local Disk (C:)"

"Wipe MFT Free Space"

 

(However, I have not selected any drives in: Tools/Drive Wiper.)

 

When I run Ccleaner it completes quickly, and the report shown makes no mention of wiping Free Drive Space or of wiping the MFT Free Space; actions which I would also have expected to take some time.

 

How do I ensure it carries out the "Wipe free space drives Local Disk (C:)" and

"Wipe MFT Free Space" settings?

 

I look forward to receiving a solution.

 

Regards,

 

Robert333

[kroozer]

Cleaner ➢ Windows tab ➢ Advanced ➢ ☑Wipe Free Space

 

[Robert333]

Hello kroozer,

 

Many thanks for your reply.

 

Re: Action - Wipe free space drives:

 

I believe that I understand this better now!

 

Your instructions cause this particular action to be included in the routine/normal cleanse.

 

If we do not want this particular action included in the routine/normal cleanse (because wiping free space on drives can be time-consuming), we can choose to run this separately, at:

Tools > Drive Wiper.

 

(I notice that if we want to also configure this particular action to clear the "MFT Free Space" ("Master File Table Free Space"), we must set this at:

Options > Settings.)

 

Thanks for your help and speedy response.

 

Regards,

 

Robert333

[Nergal]

35 or really anything over 1 secure, is overkill a will DRASTICALLY reduce the lifespan of your drive