Removes ScanDisk File Fragments (*.CHK).
When you run the Windows utility ScanDisk it can save lost fragments of files into the root directory of your hard drive. This file fragments can take of space on your hard drive. HistorySweep can remove these files for you.
Empties Recent Document List.
Windows keeps a list of all the documents or files you have recently accessed on your machine. HistorySweep can protect your privacy and securely remove this list of files.
Empties Desktop Recycle Bin.
When you delete a file under Windows it does not get deleted. Windows moves deleted files to the Recycle Bin. If you forget to empty your Recycle Bin your privacy could be at risk. HistorySweep will securely delete all the files currently in your main Recycle Bin and free up space on your hard drive in the process. All Windows Recycle Bins on all drives will also be emptied.
Empties Windows Temp Folder.
There is a temporary directory under Windows which Windows and other programs use to keep temporary files. This directory can become cluttered and contain files from programs you no longer have installed or files which may violate your privacy. These temporary files are not needed and can also take up vast amounts of hard drive space. HistorySweep will securely remove these temporary files from your machine.
Empties Windows Run & Stream File Lists.
Start Button|Run... keeps a list of all of the programs you have recently launched with the Start Button|Run... menu item. These lists of recently run programs and streams can be cleared with HistorySweep.
Empties Windows Find Files Lists.
The Windows Search/Find... function keeps two different lists of the files you have searched for and what you might have searched for in those files. With HistorySweep you can clear both of these lists and protect your privacy.
Empties Windows ComDlg32 Recent Files.
The ComDlg32 control which is used in many applications saves it's own set of history information seperate from other Windows history. With HistorySweep you can clear all this history data and protect your privacy.
Empties Windows Explorer UserAssist Data.
Windows also stores a set of "UserAssist" data in a simple encrypted format. You can use HistorySweep to protect your privacy and clear out this data.
