So if i use CCleaner?

Question

should i be able to sell my computer without having to worry about someone recovering personal files, and web history completley?

Answer 1

no.

Answer 2

Yes.

This program will erase file, not just delet them.

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All deleted files (via IE or recycle bin) can be recovered!

For the average user, there is no way to use it. But lets say you had a file recovery program. Than yes you can recover deleted files and anybody can view them. You need to get a program that "erases files" not just deletes them. Google programs that do just that.

"Windows Washer" is an example of one of those programs.

When you delete a file it goes to the recycle bin.

When you empty the recycle bin the pointers (reference link the the file) to that file are deleted. Eventually the file will get written over, but the file is still on your computer. EVERYTHING YOU DELETE IS!

Programs are made to erase the file and make them unrecoverable.

To retrieve these files you will need a file recovery wizard.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=fil...

To erase the contents (of a file, folder, or the entire HDD):

You need a program that erases the hardrive.  

You can search the internet for freeware.

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fi...

This is an example of a program that will erase the contents off your HDD

If you really need everything off the HDD you can swipe a magnet over it. But you probally dont need anything to that extent.

Regards,

Dane

Answer 3

CCleaner deletes up to 35 times...so there is a fair chance its not going to be recovered....however dont count on that......if you plan to sell the computer reinstall windows  

Answer 4

No. You will need to use http://www.disk-wiper.net/ or http://www.whitecanyon.com/ or http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html...

Answer 5

you want to download nuke n boot to fully delete your HDD CCleaner isn't going to clear things that well. you will have to install windows and drivers after though