Eraser Forum
Help!
I’ve read the forum postings until my eyes are crossed, but I’m still not sure about the answer to my simple problem: I want to be sure that, if I give my computer away, the average criminal will not be able to access certain Microsoft Excel and Word Files. I don’t care if only the file names are still recoverable, or if the CIA, FBI or KBG can use extraordinary techniques to recover the data. I just want to be sure that someone can’t use readily available file-recovery software to recover the data. I have modified these files many times. I think I understand that there now may be many “ghost” or backup copies of these files on the hard drive.
If I use the “Freespace Erase” option, will these invisible backups also be erased? My concern stems from the Eraser FAQ section which states: “If you are using ---- products like MsWord, no Eraser type application will guarantee the data is wiped.”
I’ve read the forum postings until my eyes are crossed, but I’m still not sure about the answer to my simple problem: I want to be sure that, if I give my computer away, the average criminal will not be able to access certain Microsoft Excel and Word Files. I don’t care if only the file names are still recoverable, or if the CIA, FBI or KBG can use extraordinary techniques to recover the data. I just want to be sure that someone can’t use readily available file-recovery software to recover the data. I have modified these files many times. I think I understand that there now may be many “ghost” or backup copies of these files on the hard drive.
If I use the “Freespace Erase” option, will these invisible backups also be erased? My concern stems from the Eraser FAQ section which states: “If you are using ---- products like MsWord, no Eraser type application will guarantee the data is wiped.”