Finding / Deleting Hidden Files
Posted: 2011-04-27 14:11
So, I have a problem. I just bought a new laptop to replace an older one (about 5 years old). My intention had been to toss the old one out, as it is a Dell that frequently blue-screens and it has been a major pain in the ass. Problem is: my wife wants the computer.
Why is this a problem? Well, first of all, she is a computer technologist... secondly, I frequently visit sites that show something other than PG materials.
While I frequently use the delete files control on my browser, my brother informs me that there will be lots of files hidden below the surface that will show files I have downloaded / watched... and that even though I have deleted them she maybe possibly WILL find them.
I need to know if there is a way I can find and delete these files... or if there is a software product out there (preferably free, as I am unemployed) that I can use to discover these hidden files and delete them from the computer prior to handing it over to my techie wife.
Please, guys... HELP!
Why is this a problem? Well, first of all, she is a computer technologist... secondly, I frequently visit sites that show something other than PG materials.
While I frequently use the delete files control on my browser, my brother informs me that there will be lots of files hidden below the surface that will show files I have downloaded / watched... and that even though I have deleted them she maybe possibly WILL find them.
I need to know if there is a way I can find and delete these files... or if there is a software product out there (preferably free, as I am unemployed) that I can use to discover these hidden files and delete them from the computer prior to handing it over to my techie wife.
Please, guys... HELP!
