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How to Prevent Others From Retrieving Deleted Computer Data
Sometimes information you delete may remain accessible to others using your computer. First, when you delete data or send it to the Recycling Bin or Trash, go into the recycling or trash bin and make sure it has been purged. If it is still visible, select the file and delete it one more time. Digital files can sometimes be recovered even after they have been deleted using special recovery tools. This may be a concern if you are selling your computer or throwing it in the trash. There may be sensitive files, such as financial and medical information, that you may want to be sure are never recovered. Here is a search that will provide information on tools you use can absolutely delete computer files:
