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Seagate BlackArmor: Using File Shredder

The File Shredder enables quick selection of files and folders to destroy them permanently. This article explains.

Using File Shredder

The File Shredder enables quick selection of files and folders to destroy them permanently.
To run the folders/files shredder, select Tools -> File Shredder in the main program menu. This starts File Shredder Data Destruction Wizard, which will guide you through the steps required for permanently destroying the selected files and folders.

  1. First select the files and/or folders you wish to destroy.

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  2. On the next wizard's step select the desired data destruction method. By default the program will use the Fast method. You can also choose one of the other preset data destruction methods from the drop-down list.
  3. To permanently destroy the selected files using the desired method, click Proceed in the next window.
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