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Windows XP: Looking for a secure shredder/Eraser for Internet content!!
Shredder program
by Stretch2177 - 1/20/06 11:08 AM In reply to: Looking for a secure shredder/Eraser for Internet content!! by The NightingaleYou might check out Stenagos Shredder it was part of a security package that I downloaded from the net. The cost was approx 29.95$ it also included a program called Internet Trace Destructor. The shredder imbeded itself so that when right clicking on a file a destroy option was added. Works very well.
Heres a free one
by crazeebob2000 - 1/20/06 11:30 AM In reply to: Shredder program by Stretch2177It's called Eraser 5.7 http://www.heidi.ie/eraser/download.php
My absolute favorite free utility to permanently erase
by deirdrew - 1/20/06 12:31 PM In reply to: Looking for a secure shredder/Eraser for Internet content!! by The Nightingaleinternet temp files, cookies (including .dat files), and history is Steven R. Gould's CleanUp! utility.
See: http://www.stevengould.org/software/cleanup/
It has a super clean, simple interface and lots of user configurable options, including the Wipe Clean" feature you are looking for. Quoted, below, from his site, URL above:
"Covers your tracks on the Internet. CleanUp! deletes traces of you Internet activity that get stored on your hard disk. These things include:
Browser cache
Browser History
Cookies
Bookmarks and Favorites. Deletion of these is optional and disabled by default.
Supports all popular browsers. CleanUp! provides full support for the three most popular browsers used under Windows: Internet Explorer (versions 1.x-6.x), Netscape Navigator/Communicator (versions 1.x-6.x), Mozilla (1.x), Firefox (1.x) and Opera (versions 2.x-6.x).
Supports all popular newsreaders. Newsreaders including Microsoft Internet Mail and News, Outlook and Outlook Express, Netscape Communicator and Operas newsreader are all supported. CleanUp! optionally empties the newsgroup caches for each of these and can, also optionally, remove all subscriptions to newsgroups.
Removes Windows files tracking your use of the computer. This includes things such as removing "MRU lists" (storing a list of your Most Recently Used files) for various applications, emptying the Recent Documents folder, deleting entries from the Run and Find Computer dialogs, emptying Recycle Bins, emptying temporary folders, removing some unneeded registry entries, optionally resetting the high scores for Windows games, and more.
Supports other applications too. Almost all Windows applications store information on your hard disk about your use of the program - even if this is as minor as an MRU list. CleanUp! includes support for a variety of commonly used Windows applications.
Runs on 32-bit Windows. The same version of CleanUp! runs on Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows NT 4.0 Server, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional and Windows 2003 Server.
Future proofed. What does this mean? By supporting user-defined (i.e. custom) directories and file specifications, CleanUp! 3.0 (and later) will be able to handle cleaning up of temporary files created by newer browsers and Windows applications.
Secure file deletion. You can optionally choose to "Wipe Clean" files as they are deleted. This takes a little longer but instructs CleanUp! to overwrite the files several times before deleting them. This makes it almost impossible to recover those files from the hard disk using even the most advanced data recovery techniques, ensuring you the greatest degree of privacy.
Free. That's right, you can keep on using this program and it won't expire. You are offered the chance to register CleanUp! and pay a price you think it is worth. Think of this payment as a tip - so please contribute something. This payment will help with the continued development of CleanUp! and allow me to make a living. This payment can be as low as $5 or as high as you wish. If you find CleanUp! useful and continue to use it, please register. See below for details."
Free Internet Window Washer
by greenhorn113 - 1/20/06 2:37 PM In reply to: Looking for a secure shredder/Eraser for Internet content!! by The NightingaleCheck out www.eusing.com, the prog is free,but you can donate $15 to enable scheduling when windows starts etc and it clears everything I think and currently will overwrite upto 10 times although I have emailed requesting security levels to Guttman standard and you are able to view history before wiping.
East-tec Eraser
by Tegrity - 1/20/06 2:55 PM In reply to: Looking for a secure shredder/Eraser for Internet content!! by The NightingaleSimply the best.
Evidence Eliminator might help
by LarryDeickman - 1/20/06 4:50 PM In reply to: Looking for a secure shredder/Eraser for Internet content!! by The NightingaleHere is an option for you to look at, but I am not sure it is what you are looking for. Here is their web site http://www.evidence-eliminator.com/features.d2w
This program stirs up a lot of controversy, so it is best to check all your options. I have used it and would say that if it is not set up right, it can cause some problems.
shredder
by Joe Karnis - 1/20/06 7:02 PM In reply to: Looking for a secure shredder/Eraser for Internet content!! by The NightingaleI use a utility from PC Magazine called Shred, it only cost 6 bucks. Or try acelogic.com
Cyberscrub?
by robbo2512 - 1/20/06 10:15 PM In reply to: Looking for a secure shredder/Eraser for Internet content!! by The NightingaleI have a paranoid friend who really likes Cyberscrub. Its about $50 US and seems to be exactly what you are after.
It must work. The FBI and CIA haven't caught him yet!
Manual is the Only way!
by Gooie - 1/21/06 12:52 AM In reply to: Looking for a secure shredder/Eraser for Internet content!! by The NightingaleBy "shread internet content" i assume that you mean eliminate malware etc. I can assure you there is absolutly no software out there that can fix malware or spyware, however, there is ways to manually eliminate it or hide from it. Although neither of these ways with be 100% guarenteed to protect you, it's better then nothing.
To shred Files i recommend using Tweak XP, it has a file shreder which allows you to choose how many times to overwrite the initial file. I have used it and it has worked wonders. To recover files i'm not sure of, there is a cmd command called "undelete" which does it but im not sure how to use it.
Killing off internet downloads -
RULE 1
Best way to prevent mal downloads is to hide from it. DON'T USE INTERNET EXPLORER. most mal ware is designed for internet explorer so by elimiunating IE you can stop malware. I have heared good things about mozilla firefox although personally i choose to use crazy browser because it looks the same as IE but has tabs and more options.
RULE 2
Delete internet cookies and downloaded files after every session, go to tools > internet options > delete files to do this. this emties your temp folder.
Manual Cleaning.
I find this very hard to explain because its a shifty procedure, it could also murder windows. I do it because i dont care, a slight problem i cant be bothered fixing i just reinstall windows anyway but i would advise backing up your system if you are going to do this.
Fistly - hopefully you are using XP PRO - if so press ctrl shift esc, this brings up task manager. look for services that look susspicious. close all open applications and look at what is still on this list, if you dont recognise them, end them, the worst this can do is really soft crash your pc which will require you to restart, although most protected and required processes won't close because windows wont let you. Now - see which ones come back straight after you have forced clolsed them, this means that the application was not closed properly or there is another that is restarting it, If you are are sure in the susspiciousness of this, take note of its name.
Secondly - Open C:\ or your system root drive. look for any non-windows files that you are sure are not used by any of your applications. This may be difficult if you are not an experienced windows user but take note of the creation date, this is very importent. to view the files you may need to enable hidden files and folders. Now use the creation date and the seach utility, look for the "when was it last modified" option and enter the suss date. Ensure that the "search hidden folders and files" option and/or the "search system folders and files" option is ticked (in advanced options) this will check your drive root for all files on that date,ost sus files are created on the same date(S) as one program downloads, then it triggers more to download. they might be in chunks of dates. ie some on the 17 of DEC and more on the 18th. Just look thrrough file names, good hiding spots are usually C:\ (assuming thats your system root) Windows\ and your windows\system32\ folders. this is also home to very important system files so maybe find another pc and compare the content of them. your main concern is deleting the files (which should all have the same date[s])
reboot your pc and see what happens, take a mental note of what servicxes are running and what happens as you open your web browser. ALSO take note of which of those deleted files comes back. Like i said this is shifty so you do have to take educated guesses quite a bit. You will feel a level of achivement once you have eliminated spyware. You dont so much have to eliminate all the files, mainly the ones which make them come back, remember they are small and are designed to squeeze through the tightest bandwith.
Keep looking for those dates and deleting - if worst comes to worst reinstall windows and reload your back up. you can alternativly "repair" windows which replaces missing files. But I generally manage to kill off the nasties before it gets to that level.
As you keep rebooting run spyware checks and if you think you have elimited everything surf the net for about 5 - 30 minutesand see what returns. Its a hard job but once it is done there are ways to stop it.
Once you are clean downlaod and install spy bot, enable the tea tray. this monitors registry entries and will stop things like homepage hijackers and toolbars.
The next peice of advice i strongly urge you to consider is using a proxy server if you dont already, a proxy server can function as a firewall as well it will greatly lower your chances of catching a nastie off the net.
I can't offer much more help but feel free to email me if you want more details on the manual deletion process, It is very hard to explain what to look for as windows has dates and names that deviate extreamly.
*remove the ** from either side ofthe @ symbol first, i inserted them to reduce the chances of being caught by a spam company > nondescript_feature*@*bigpond.com
Good luck - by the way - Spybot is free and a great utility.
be carefull
by wolfsaver47 - 1/21/06 8:49 AM In reply to: Looking for a secure shredder/Eraser for Internet content!! by The Nightingalemake sure you know the product and how it works before you use it thay will erase or shread important files make a list of what you whant to keep and enter it in the protected or keep or ignor part of the softwear you decide to install
my favourite shredder!
by elvie272004 - 1/21/06 4:31 PM In reply to: Looking for a secure shredder/Eraser for Internet content!! by The Nightingalehi there my favourite application for shredding has got to be webroot window washer.it is a try before you buy.so go check it out.
Internet Eraser
by Richmondrooster - 1/22/06 12:25 PM In reply to: Looking for a secure shredder/Eraser for Internet content!! by The NightingaleGo to www.heidi.ei/eraser/ and download their internet browser. It erases every thing as you go. 15.00
FILE WIPING SOFTWARE (ALL YOU WANT FOR FREE ... & ADVICE..)
by snadge - 1/31/06 12:10 PM In reply to: Looking for a secure shredder/Eraser for Internet content!! by The NightingaleHi Nightingale,
Can I take the pleasure in guiding you to the correct software for each procedure that you are wanting to pursue... firstly, you are right there is NOT 1 piece of software that does all of the things you require to completley eradicate your personal info and tracks from the platters of the hard drive itself.... So like me, you can get the individual software yourself to do the certains jobs manually...
1. Norton Wipe (comes with NIS /SYS.works but can be extracted from the CD folder to work without SystemWorks 2006 there are 2 , 1 for Windows 9x/ME and 1 for 2000/XP) wipes files and free space with either fast OR DoD government wipe but takes ages, especially wiping free space....(hours)
2. Acronis Privacy Suite (this tool is free if you register with the site and does fast OR government wipes on all IE history, Temp, Cookies, URLs, Temp Int. Files, Paswords typed, Downloaded Active X etc)
3. Hard Disk Scrubber (also free from PC World site, same as Norton Wipe but lots quicker but less secure)
4. BOOT & NUKE ( Brilliant tool for wiping HD if buying 2nd hand one or selling yours on etc..burn BootNnuke image to CD-R and insert and re-boot PC..voila!!!)
5. PC INSPECTOR File Recovery (..And finally, not sure if they are gone??? this brilliant [free from pc world.com] tool will find all deleted/unwiped files AND find lost files that have been lost due to PC crash etc and gain extra HD space..)
The only thing i havent found a solution for is the MFT entrys, when a file is wiped (fast or securely) it only wipes the data in the file..the filename stays regardless in the MFT (Master File Table) im sure a Google search and destroy will find the necessary tools (I havent searched yet..hehe)
Wanna know more just email me at
paulbartley30@hotmail.co.uk
wiping pc
by topcat12371 - 10/17/08 1:34 PM In reply to: FILE WIPING SOFTWARE (ALL YOU WANT FOR FREE ... & ADVICE..) by snadgeif i wipe my pc totally with my driver then upload it all from scratch,can anyone somehow still veiw my past files,history ?
ASMW Eraser, CCleaner, Windows Washer, etc.
by DUKESofHAZZARD - 4/23/06 2:13 AM In reply to: Looking for a secure shredder/Eraser for Internet content!! by The Nightingalewhich ones are the best? Which ones are free and just as good or even better then a paid software product that is used to erase history, cache, etc.? Does someone have all of these installed and tested them to see which one is best when it comes to freeware and payware?
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