E elm1430 New Member Jun 22, 2006 #1 I've seen the terminology "file slack space" in the descriptions for other erase programs. What does this mean, and does Eraser clean these areas too?
I've seen the terminology "file slack space" in the descriptions for other erase programs. What does this mean, and does Eraser clean these areas too?
C Carver Member Jun 23, 2006 #2 Yes it does clean in those areas. File Slack space=unused space=freespace. It is the space not takenup by the programs or the operating system.
Yes it does clean in those areas. File Slack space=unused space=freespace. It is the space not takenup by the programs or the operating system.
S spy1 Member Jun 23, 2006 #3 http://www.niiconsulting.com/checkmate/ for a little better understanding. Pete