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    Clearing pagefile on shutdown

    Is it possable to schedule to overwrite pagefile with the scheduler. Disable the pagefile then overwrite?
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    Problem Selecting Files to Erase

    Make sure to uncheck" Enable Backround(slow) entropy polling" in preferences:general.
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    Erasing index.dat at statup

    I use http://support.it-mate.co.uk/?mode=Products&p=index.datsuite. It deletes index.dat files into freespace then you just erase freespace on your HD to get rid of them permanently.
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    Can I recover files that I have erased?

    You could use a Data Recovery Tool http://www.snapfiles.com/Freeware/system/fwdatarecovery_r.html
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    Shutdown after finishing the erase process doesn't work

    Thats about what I waited. I tried it again, this time I waited for 5 minutes while watching it, not even a hour glass and I checked propertys box. The box changed back to none.
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    Shutdown after finishing the erase process doesn't work

    I tried that last night, but only the first box in "Logging Options". I had no effect on restart or shutdown.
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    Shutdown after finishing the erase process doesn't work

    Yours is blue :shock: , my drop-down box is a neutral color and stays a neutral color. It does not vanishes after I click "OK", (but it does vanish if you click the red X before runing the task). I just set up a task to delete my browser cashe, and restart to delete dcashe4 a internet shortcut...
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    free space and unused space

    I have "Tune-up Utilities 2006". It has a undelete utility, I can search for a file I accidentally deleted from the recycle bin. But if I don't specify a file it will show me all files that are in free space. The files in free space that I see are quite alarming, old system files. Some system...
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    free space and unused space

    As far as I know they are the same thing.
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    Shutdown after finishing the erase process doesn't work

    I an using Eraser 5.8 beta. Yesterday before work I set-up a new task to wipe free space and keep it on the menu and when it is done to shut down, when I got home I found the computer still on. I just looked at Erasers Help file and the online FAQ and the quick Start Guide for any reference to...
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    "Possible Failure" when using Erasing unused disk

    If you are talking about the fail to process folders,no. Those files are being used by the computer that is why they are locked and you get the error message Failed to Process. The only .tmp file you can safely delete is ~ERAFSWD.TMP, it is created when eraser wipes cluster tips. Eraser should...
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    Free space and Safe mode

    To reduce the amount of locked files I have been running free space wipes in Safe mode, is that a good idea. Also I saved a copy of the log in documents in safe mode, but when I restart in Normal mode the log is not in documents. How do I bring it back so I can access it normal mode.
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    "Possible Failure" when using Erasing unused disk

    Re: "Possible Failure" when using Erasing unused d From the Eraser FAQ
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    temporary internet files

    You start by clicking on the file list and select "New Task" that brings up a dialog box. You want to select the second Task "Files on folder", you want to erase the files inside of the folder so Tick subfolders. You see the big square to the right of the slot, click on it. It brings up a dialog...
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    What is the exact procedure for deleting files to RB?

    Think of the RB like a holding pen, to give you a second chance to think about not deleting the file. When you finally delete the file from the RB, the ID tag is removed from the file and it is "deleted" but not really. It is just not reconized by the OS, but the file still exists on the HD and...
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    Severe: Bug when cleaning free space

    Which version. If it was 5.8 beta, when did you download it, they refreshed the 4-10 beta about april 25 after my post in the beta sticky on april 22 about free space. Since you had so many entries nearly identical, is it possable you had a trojan or a worm. I am glad you got your computer back...
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    subfolder names

    Windows 98 is not supported for file name erase:
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    Problem adding new files/folders

    I also use Opera,I use Eraser 5.8. I have a similar problem. It is when you use explorer to 0pen the file....I can't get the submenu with erase on it. Back to your problem, try click on the On Demand box. File/New Task/Files on folder and tick subfolders. Next choose the folder by clicking on...
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    What is the point of erasing first/last 2K? - v5.8

    I am fairly new to erasing but the total erase sounds preferable. The purpose of Erasing is privacy and I think I would rather sacifice a few seconds to get a better erase job.
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    What is the point of erasing first/last 2K? - v5.8

    I was wondering that myself, maybe it helps in something. can't imagine what through.
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