A common misconception is that moving a file to the Recycle Bin before emptying it deletes it permanently. However, this is not the case since the information does not get erased from the hard drive. Instead, the name of the file disappears, and it cannot be found. The information remains intact and does not get damaged. It still gets erased after the part of the disk where the information is kept is reused. Thus, the space gets written after the hard drive is used for new files.
There is another way to permanently and securely delete files from the operating system. By using specialized apps, the deleted files will not be able to be recovered. Moreover, such information will be secure in regards to remaining protected from falling into the wrong hands. There are multiple options for not only erasing information but also entirely securing the device. First, it is possible to use an app that specializes exclusively in removing information from the operating system. An example is the Eraser app, which researchers mention to be helpful in deleting information and preventing it from being obtained by third parties (Elmansy, 2017). There are multiple apps that operate similarly, such as File Shredder, Alternate File Shredder, DP Wipe, etc.
However, they do not cover other areas such as detecting and eradicating viruses. Several antivirus apps have been tested in regards to safe and permanent file deleting. Researchers point out that such options as Avast and Kaspersky are among the most useful for individuals interested in permanently erasing information from hard drives (Athira et al., 2017). Thus, the user can have a safer experience and less risk for confidential information to fall into the hands of people who can take advantage of it.
References
Athira, B., Babu, N., & Krishnan, M. S. (2017). An inspective mode to find the optimum antivirus app for defending the latest banking tordow. International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 114(12), 79–88.
Elmansy, R. (2017). Photo manipulation projects.Developing Professional iPhone Photography, 227–258. Web.