How to Enable Secure File Deletion in CCleaner

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download CCleaner installer.

   Go to the Piriform website to download the installer.
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   Step 2: Install the program.

   Go to the folder where you saved the downloaded installer.
   
   Double-click on the file to start installation. , Just click on the shortcut from the desktop. , This is the gear icon on the menu panel on the left part of the window.
   
   This will open the "Options" menu. , In Settings, locate the “Secure Deletion” in the screen.
   
   The setting offers two options:
   Normal File Deletion—This option offers no security at all and will delete any file it detects to be junk.
   
   Secure File Deletion—Sets the number of times the system will read a file to determine whether or not it needs to be deleted. , There are four degrees of Secure File Deletion:
   Simple Overwrite (1 Pass) Advance Overwrite (3 Passes) Complex Overwrite (7 Passes) Very Complex Overwrite (35 Passes) , You can also set whether to include “Wipe Alternate Data Streams” and “Wipe Cluster Tips.” It is unchecked by default since it involves complex file deletions.
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   Step 3: Start CCleaner.

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   Step 4: Click "Options."

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   Step 5: Click "Settings."

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   Step 6: Set the type of secure file deletion you want.

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   Step 7: Set options for more complex file deletion.

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