HP 6531s HP ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP - Page 59
Setting a shred schedule, Setting a free space bleaching schedule, Delete, Apply, Shred
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NOTE: Only file extensions can be excluded from deleting. For example, if you add the .BMP file extension, all files with the .BMP extension will be excluded from deletion. To remove an asset from the exclusions list, click the asset, and then click Delete. 5. When you finish configuring the simple delete profile, click Apply, and then click OK. Setting a shred schedule 1. Open File Sanitizer, and click Shred. 2. Select a shred option: ● Windows startup - Choose this option to shred all selected assets when Windows starts up. ● Windows shutdown - Choose this option to shred all selected assets when Windows shuts down. NOTE: When this option is selected, a dialog box is displayed at shutdown, asking if you want to continue with shredding selected assets or if you want to bypass the procedure. Click Yes to bypass the shred procedure or click No to continue with shredding. ● Web browser open - Choose this option to shred all selected Web-related assets, such as browser URL history, when you open a Web browser. ● Web browser quit - Choose this option to shred all selected Web-related assets, such as browser URL history, when you close a Web browser. ● Scheduler - Select the Activate Scheduler check box, enter your Windows password, and then enter a day and time to shred selected assets. 3. Click Apply, and then click OK. Setting a free space bleaching schedule NOTE: Free space bleaching is for those assets that you delete using the Windows Recycle Bin or for manually deleted assets. Free space bleaching provides no additional security to shredded assets. To set a free space bleaching schedule: 1. Open File Sanitizer, and click Free Space Bleaching. 2. Select the Activate Scheduler check box, enter your Windows password, and then enter a day and time to bleach your hard drive. 3. Click Apply, and then click OK. NOTE: The free space bleaching operation can take a long time. Even though free space bleaching is performed in the background, your computer may run slower due to increased processor usage. Setup procedures 53