Re: software recommendation: history cleaner, etc.

[GuidoZ <uberguidoz () gmail com>]

I'm also a big fan of CCleaner. No, it won't magically remove all data
from teh drive, as we all know it's recoverable. It is, however, a
wonderful program for keeping your system up to par by removing all
the extra crap Windows (and other programs) leave behind.

As for drive encryption, the best way to do is with full drive
encryption. Container encryption (like TrueCrypt for example) do not
encrypt temp files and such, which can leave sensitive data
unprotected. I use SecureStar's DriveCrypt which is a full disk
encryption suite that is transparent to the user. It uses a physical
token or just a simple passworded key file for authentication. You can
read more about it, and download a free trial, here:
 - http://www.securstar.com/products_drivecryptpp.php

Though not cheap ($155.00 USD), it works wonderfully. It even has the
ability to have a "hidden OS" that allows you to boot a different
operating system by using a different password. This 2nd OS is
completely contained in the first and doesn't take up extra space.
Fantastic program.

--
Peace. ~G

On 9/7/05, Alexander Klimov <alserkli () inbox ru> wrote:
> On Tue, 6 Sep 2005, evb wrote:
> > Can anyone please recommend a free software tool that cleans the cache,
> > cookies, browsing history, etc. from a Windows box?  I'm sure Sourceforge
> > has one, but I would prefer to use one recommended by others.
>
> There are tools to clean afterwards, but
> o  you have to remember to call them each time,
> o  you do lost you cache and history, and
> o  unless you wipe the whole disk you can never be sure that all
>    logically deleted cache files has their content wiped out.
>
> It is much easier to prevent than to cure: use firefox and store your
> profile on an encrypted disk (use, e.g., truecrypt for this).
>
> --
> Regards,
> ASK