One of the many misconceptions about file deletion is the fact that files can be recovered even if they are deleted on the computer system by the user. Deleting files normally moves them to the recycle bin from where they can be recovered easily. But even deleting them in there or pressing the Shift key during deletion will not remove the file completely from the computer system. The Windows operating system for instance will only enable write operations on the data sector the file was stored in. This means that file recovery tools can recover these files with chances being better the less time has passed since the deletion and recovery attempt.
Delete On Click is a very straightforward security software program for the Windows operating system. It adds a Delete On Click entry to the Windows Explorer context menu that can be used to delete files securely on the operating system.
The security software will delete the file completely so that no traces of it are found on the hard drive where it was stored. The method that is used to delete the files securely is unfortunately not revealed by the developers of the security software. Tests with file recovery tools did not display the deleted tests files when deleted with the Delete On click program.
Delete On Click is a free download that is available on the developer’s website.
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Check File Integrity With HashTab
File integrity and authenticity software HashTab was recently update to version 3. Reason enough to take another look at one of the best solutions of verifying the file integrity of files in the Windows operating system as our last review dates back to November of last year. The software developer Cody Batt has not published a changelog on the HashTab website which makes it very difficulty to get information about the changes in this new version of the computer program.
HashTab adds a new tab to the Windows file properties dialog that displays various hashes that have been calculated by the software. These hashes can then be compared with the values provided by their source to verify the file integrity and make sure that the file has not been tampered with.
This method works nicely when downloading software and files from various popular software portals as these usually display at least one sort of hash on the download page so that the users can verify the file integrity. But that is just one example. It can also be used to verify files after downloading them from friends or colleagues.
The hashes that are displayed can be altered in the program’s options. It is theoretically possible to add all 15 different algorithms to the tab. Another interesting option is the ability to compare a file on the same computer system which takes only a few seconds as a second file has to be selected from a local hard drive.
HashTab is still one of the best software programs to verify the file integrity of files on a computer system. Let us know if you find a changelog or information about the changes that the developer has made in the new version.
Download:-
http://beeblebrox.org/hashtab/
HashTab adds a new tab to the Windows file properties dialog that displays various hashes that have been calculated by the software. These hashes can then be compared with the values provided by their source to verify the file integrity and make sure that the file has not been tampered with.
This method works nicely when downloading software and files from various popular software portals as these usually display at least one sort of hash on the download page so that the users can verify the file integrity. But that is just one example. It can also be used to verify files after downloading them from friends or colleagues.
HashTab is still one of the best software programs to verify the file integrity of files on a computer system. Let us know if you find a changelog or information about the changes that the developer has made in the new version.
Download:-
http://beeblebrox.org/hashtab/