Shredder v3.03 Help File

About the plugin

Shredder deletes permanently a file. This action cannot be undone or reversed. So, no unerase tools can retrieve the old source (such as Norton Unerase).

There are two methods of erasing a file. The first one is the old simple method that offers software protection and the second one complies with C-4 protocol and offers both software and hardware protection which means that the original source may not be retrieved by using extra hardware equipment to read the magnetic surface of the hdd. Note that the second method is 4 times slower than the first method but it is also the most reliable method world wide.

This version 3.0 of Shredder, eliminates the possibility to obtain information about file's length or version numbers and provides a better interface. After deleting a file, Hackman is forced to close the file.

How to use it

Open a file with Hackman then select Write|Shredder... and answer yes in the confirmation box. (If you answer no then the procedure will be terminated). The file has to be writeable (not read only). If it is read only the use Hackman's File|Properties to uncheck the read-only attribute. Also, if it is used by windows (ie running) then a sharing violation will occur and the procedure will not be accomplished.

There is a configuration dialog box added under Hackman's configurations menu. In this dialog box there are three settings. The first one determines the erase method and the second one forces shredder to ignore if file is read-only or not. Leave this check-box unchecked if you wish to be protected by the read-only attribute.

Requirements/Misc

Hackman v5.0 or later is required for this plugin to run. All restrictions (hardware and software) that apply to Hackman may apply to this plugin as well.