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Re:What about ERASERS?
foo 4 Reviews 3844 reads
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Yes there are, but you can also do it yourself.

(I'm assuming you're using Windows here)

1. Delete your cache-It's on the preferences panel (Internet Options Panel) for whatever browser you're using.  They all have a "Delete" button.

2. Delete your history.  It's on the same place as the cache, but may be on a different tab depending on your web browser.

3. Delete your cookies.  If you're using IE, there's a folder on your computer called "Cookies" that contain a lot of text files.  You can use the search function off the start menu to find the folder, and then delete everything inside it.

Congradulations, you've been erased.

DeputyDog4530 reads

Isn't there something that erases cookies or info. from the hard drive??????  Going to the computer store today to buy disks.  Might as well do it all at one time.

foo3845 reads

Yes there are, but you can also do it yourself.

(I'm assuming you're using Windows here)

1. Delete your cache-It's on the preferences panel (Internet Options Panel) for whatever browser you're using.  They all have a "Delete" button.

2. Delete your history.  It's on the same place as the cache, but may be on a different tab depending on your web browser.

3. Delete your cookies.  If you're using IE, there's a folder on your computer called "Cookies" that contain a lot of text files.  You can use the search function off the start menu to find the folder, and then delete everything inside it.

Congradulations, you've been erased.

Kojak3933 reads

Any of those files can easily be unerased.  There are other hidden files the MS creates under all windoze versions that track the web sites you visit.  Most are in files called index.dat which is damn hard to find let alone delete unless you know computers inside and out.  None of your methods touch them.  I suggest that you defrag your hard drive on a regular basis after your steps.  That will make it damn tough to undelete the files.

You might want to try this...

http://www.softwaretrials.com/cookiescache

Software Features:
-Safely cleans out cookie files.
-Safely performs browser cache cleanup.
-Safely performs web history cleanup.
-Safely cleans up browser URL's.
-Safely cleans previous auto-fill information on website forms.
-Safely cleans previous passwords entered on website forms.
-Safely cleans previous search text from search engine boxes.
-Safely removes many additional garbage files.
-Removes temp files left behind by windows.
-Safely does registry cleanup.
-Cleans up your start document links.
-Cleans up your previous file "run history" list.
-Cleans up your previous file "find history" list.
-Also removes leftover entries from previous browser versions.
-Ability to run completely automated in the background.
-Ability to keep individual cookies.
-Ability to remove locked files.
-Has built in cache viewer. You can view each stored webpage or picture.
-Works with Internet Explorer, Netscape, AOL, and MSN Explorer browsers.
-Compatible with all browser versions, past and present.
-Works even if multiple browsers are installed simultaneously.
-Enhances system performance by keeping your system free of debris.
-Allows you to enter your own personal cleanups (if you choose).
-Runs on Windows 95, 98, ME, XP, NT, or 2000.
-Free to try, only 29.95 if you decide to purchase.


-- Modified on 8/31/2002 3:09:11 PM

I haven't used this, but a friend of mine highly recommends it:

http://www.cyberscrub.info

"It's secure file deletion exceeds standards of the U.S. Department of Defense"

CyberScrub™ security products are purchased and deployed by the U.S. Air force and Fortune 100 companies. With a Dun & Bradstreet Open Ratings score of "93" CyberScrub™ is a trusted industry leader. Don't place your security with "Erasers/Eliminators" choose the professionals.



-- Modified on 8/31/2002 3:15:41 PM

I've been using the free trial version of this for a week.  Seems to work and the price is right, $19.95.  My only complaint is it's not the most user friendly interface, but that may be true for all of them given the nature of cleaning cookies / cahce. (ie. You don't want to clean out everything, just most stuff.)

manofwar3455 reads

Don't forget the Windows registry.  If the cleaning software doesn't go into the registry and allow you to clean protected storage, LE and a tech wife can still find deadly stuff.  Try registry editor, use edit menu to do a find for "protected storage" and take a look.

Be careful about deleting this stuff in the registry unless you know what you are doing with registry editing.

Va Gentleman3470 reads

There's a freeware program at www.lavasoft.com called Ad-Aware that scans and removes cookies from both your hard drive and registry.

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