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    File eraser for Windows Vista

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by nateratm, Nov 14, 2007.

  1. nateratm

    nateratm Notebook Geek

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    I use to use the program 'Eraser' to delete files on XP, but it's not compatible with Vista. Are there any good programs out there for use with Vista?
     
    nateratm, Nov 14, 2007
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    Rodster Merica

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    Rodster, Nov 14, 2007
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  3. nateratm

    nateratm Notebook Geek

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    $50 bucks?! I'll pass

    I just need a simple but effective file eraser.
     
    nateratm, Nov 14, 2007
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  4. Gintoki

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    Not true. Their site says that they are compatible for vista.
     
    Gintoki, Nov 14, 2007
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    Windows Washer, CCleaner
     
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    He's talking about erasing files, not cookies and registry keys. Even though they are good programs.
     
    Gintoki, Nov 14, 2007
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    hey calvin, do you have a link to this. I just checked out the site and i don't see it.
     
    nateratm, Nov 14, 2007
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  8. Gintoki

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    Read it. That's where i got it.
     
    Gintoki, Nov 14, 2007
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    Well, CCleaner has a feature that'll allow you to do a secure file deletion up to Gutmann at 35 passes. It's a feature that not a lot of people know about.
     
    thnksfrthmmrs, Nov 14, 2007
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    O rly? How do i use it? I don't need it right now but if i ever need it i'd like ot know.
     
    Gintoki, Nov 14, 2007
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    The latest file for Eraser is date Oct 2007...you would think they made the Vista plunge by now...maybe better check the readme in the download.

    He's talking about the classic open source Eraser that has been out for about 6 years....I've used it too

    http://sourceforge.net/search/?type_of_search=soft&type_of_search=soft&words=eraser
     
    theZoid, Nov 15, 2007
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  12. Gintoki

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    Oh, i thought he meant eraser. But the one i'm talking about is still free.
     
    Gintoki, Nov 15, 2007
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