ARXsoftware History Scrub for Windows

The description of ARXsoftware History Scrub - Play With New Friends

Key features of History Scrub:?Erases Windows secret index.dat file; ?Erases site addresses; ?Erases recent files list; ?Erases 'My Documents' files; ?Erases the Recycle bin; ?Erases Browser Cache files; ?Erases Browser cookies; ?Erases Browser Favorites; ?Erases Browser History Logs; ?Erases Windows Temp directories; ?Erases Auto-complete Web Addresses. ?Additional features include a built-in scheduler ?automatically 'erase' at scheduled times.Question: My computer has a recycle bin, I can just delete my files myself and erase my history - save myself 19.95, right?Answer: no, you can "recycle" files yourself, that is if you know where they all are. What you can't do is destroy the files, delete them or erase Windows .dat files. A recycle bin is appropriatly named.Question: What does "recycle" mean as far as deleting files on my computer?Answer: Not much for security you havn't deleted anything - The defenition of Recycle in the dictionary is "To pass through a series of changes - to process - recoverable - the ability to bring back". History Scrub v2.0 erases your files and history completely. The defenition of Erase is "To delete from a computer storage device - to remove from existance or memory.Question: What is a Windows index.dat file and why can't I find it?Answer: .dat files are hidden from display as defualt in Windows. The secret .dat files that you hear about are log files that log your internet surfing activity in a hidden fashion. There is no function built into your machine to delete or view these files. Even if you can view the file, you can't delete it - deletion of those files can only take place upon reboot of the system. That is why History Scrub performs a full system reboot on the complete cleaning phase.Question: Will History Scrub erase only what I want it to?Answer: Absolutly - The setting control panel is fully customizable with 12 seperate areas of control.Question: Can I erase and destroy other files on my computer besides internet history and related matter?Answer: YES, The advanced control panel of the program allows you to erase ANY file in ANY directory you choose. On top of that, you can overwrite the file for further sercurity.Question: Are there any security benefits to having the program running while I surf the internet? Answer: Yes, you can set your homepage in the settings menu to stay put. Some sites when visited will trick you into setting their bookmark as your home page - History Scrub blocks this action.