How to delete files permanently
There are two ways to delete files permanently:
- using the 'Delete Permanently' option integrated in the Windows Shell
- through the Delete Files Permanently main window
Note: the 'Delete Permanently' option also includes emptying the corresponding resident data in the MFT (MFT slacks)
To delete files using the Delete Files Permanently main window:
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 Tips:
1. If you have Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows 2008, we recommend that you run Delete Files Permanently as an administrator so you have permissions to delete all necessary files, wipe free space and wipe the Recycle Bin.
If you use Windows XP/2003/2000/ME/98, make sure you have administrative privileges.
2. If you use anti-virus scanner that checks files saved to the disk, it could slow permanent deleting files, wiping free space and Recycle Bin as the anti-virus scanner checks files after each overwriting/verification pass.
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Double-click the Delete Files Permanently desktop icon
Click the 'Tools' button  in the toolbar.
Select 'Erase Files and Folders'.
Select a wiping scheme from the drop-down list.
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 Note: The more passes a wiping scheme has, the more time the process takes. Unless special security is desired, the single-pass, double-pass or triple-pass wiping methods are sufficient to prevent data recovering.
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Select the files you want to permanently delete:
- click the 'Add file(s)' button, select necessary files and click the 'Open' button
- or click the 'Search files' button to find files
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Note:
 To simplify your work you may create a list of files and folders you want to permanently delete at once.
To select multiple files:
To select a consecutive group of files, click the first item, hold down the Shift key, and then click the last item.
To select nonconsecutive files, hold down Ctrl, and then click each item you want to select.
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Click the 'Delete Permanently' button to permanently delete selected files.
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 Attention: Deleted files cannot be recovered.
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You can follow the deleting files process using the progress bar.
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Note: If the 'Create Log file' option is on in the program Settings, you can easily view a Log file that shows what files were deleted.
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