"Evidence Eliminator" Utility (?)

[Tylex]

I'd like to hear from anyone also using this utility. I just installed it a while back, and am quite impressed.

After 'System Mechanic', and a several others like it, I think this does 'their' job, and 'more'...very intersting and unique software.

Comments appreciated....! I'll offer some of my experiences too, if you care to ask or comment.

Bruce

[Tuf]

What evidence are you trying to eliminate?

[Force Flow]

If you really want to eliminate data, just take a strong magnet to the HDD, lol!

Seriously though, why would you need this?

[Tylex]

Tuf....

You obviously don't know about the program. And what it does, besides 'Eliminating Evidence'.....

Any others with comments that 'have' used it, or know about it??

thanks*

Bruce

[bailey]

I may be totally wrong here, and if I am , and scolding will be taken accordally.

I think this thread should be closed, as the subject suggest something that is illegle in some way.

anyone who uses his or her comuter in such a way that they feel they need to remove any evidence of such use, does not belong in this forum.

please forgive me if I am wrong in this thought, but that is the way it comes across to me.

[Tuf]

No BRVB I am not familar with the program. I thought maybe you would share a little bit about it with us. As a rule I am not interested in utilities such as these but you seem so excited about it I thought I'd ask.

bailey I don't think the program is to cover up illegal activity, is it?

I thought it was either an uninstaller like cleansweep or one of those programs to clean up internet history which I find so interesting. Personally I would get really mad if someone cleaned up my internat history. In fact I back mine up...lol Sometimes I want to be able to find something from long ago.

[bailey]

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[bailey]

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[Spyda]

I have that historykill installed

I was recomended it by one of my teachers at college, cos he leaves his lwptop on all week, and I asked him doesnt it slow down a lot, and he said yes, it used to, but then I got this program and it seems to run a lot faster for a longer time

It cleans up all tempory files and all sorts, it has improved the speed of my computer when left on for long periods of time.
before it used to slow right down, but now it doesnt seem to slow down at all.

[Tylex]

Bailey, I think you are totally wrong. Check the web-site, of "Evidence-Eliminator"

(http://www.evidence-eliminator.com/product.d2w)

...and then let me know what you think.. This isn't just for covering your tracks, though it will do that also--its also the most(I think!?) comprehensive disk, and system cleaner out there. Have a look---read the testimonials on the web-site, also.

...and Bailey: For the record---why would you think, or suggest to close my thread, because of your lack of knowledge of the subject/software in question? Because of the name?? Hmmm...wow...scary..* ( I think there's a 'word' for this...*)

Tuf: thanks for the post; pls look into it also, we'll review your thoughts on it again, if you like...



Bruce

[jeresimo]

It seems good, but expensive though I'd be contented with my SPIDER for a while and it's free.

[bailey]

I went to the link site and yes my thoughts and feelings still stand.
that just varified why I feel this way.

[HAL9000]

OK, I don't see a need to close the thread. No indication has been made to suggest that an illegal activity is happening here. To be honest, I have had customers that do like to look at thier smutty material, but of course don't want their spouse to know, so they like utilities like this to hide their tracks. Illegal, in most cases not, a problem between husband and wife, probably, but that's not my problem, nor is it the problem of anyone here on PCM. I'm not suggesting that this is what BRVB is trying to eliminate, just explaining through an example that everyone will understand.

So at this time, I see no reason to close the thread, so lets please keep the discussion on topic instead of questioning his reasons why.

[bailey]

sory, this was supposed to be in another thread

[not important]

I have it and use it daily. I'm a clean freak.

[bailey]

I must agree with you hal,
I was wrong to suggest that and hope all will accept my humble appoliges.

in answere to the orignal question yes it is a very good progran for cleaning unwanted data from the hard drive.

[Tylex]

I'd accept that appolgy too, 'Bailey'....should it come...hell, I started this whole thing, right?*...(kidding*)...and with good intentions...*

In summary, I don't have a thing to hide(or do I...??...or 'you'?). But understanding the fact that with the way the internet is going---its gonna be taxed, monitored, and your privacy compromised....so be aware... its coming...You dont have to be doing anything "illegal" to appreciate this software.

I trade stocks online, bank online, and frankly do what 'I DO' online, and I don't think its anyone's business...* so...I use EE for my own piece of mind...

PS: heard of them 'trojan horses'? If not...better re-think your view on this....*

Bruce

[Tuf]

I haven't used any of these programs, they all pretty much do the same things with varying degrees of success. For the price,$149, I hope this one is very thorough. I suspect it is.

Really though they don't do anything you can't do yourself. But they should make the task much easier and I'm sure it probably has the option of running automatically or on a schedule. Which is handy.

It really doesn't have anything to do with the software itself but I don't care for the alarmist approach their website presents. I do think they are trying to use the fear factor to sell their product.

I'm not sure how good of an idea these types of products are, but I don't think they are likley to hurt anything either. I don't think they offer the protections a lot of people buy them for. If someone has access to your hard drive then they have access to more important data than your internet history(potentially).

If I had access to your computer and I wanted to know your online trading habits, I wouldn't look in your internet history anyway. Most of those cookies are going to be encrypted and they probably won't contain any data that would be pertainent to me. I would look at your financial data and your email.

But if I want to know what stocks you own outright I don't need access your computer. Ownership in public companies is public record.

[Tylex]

Thanks for the reply...let me offer a rebuttal...on a few of your points...

(First--I paid 1/2 half what you quoted-- & you would too...)

1)"they all pretty much do the same things with varying degrees of success..'

Wrong, so far as I can see--there are many 'utilities' out there, and I have several(RegCleaner, System Mechanic, etc.) This, as I see it, is far more thorough..... In fact, nothing comes close---as far as I have found...

(2"probably has the option of running automatically or on a schedule. Which is handy..."

Nope...with this, you set the options,("take what you need and leve the rest') & run it yourself...and the 'options' are amazing and very interesting--you have no idea whats been left on your system*...

(3 "....But if I want to know what stocks you own outright I don't need access your computer. Ownership in public companies is public record..."

...Oh, my...How about your 'username' and 'password' to ACCESS that ACCT. with YOUR "MONEY"??!...here you miss the focus, entirely---*someone* has the ability to ACCESS that imformation from your computer?...why? ...don't know--but they DO..! & can...!

I could go on, but the idea here is your privacy is at stake--if you don't have the need to protect it--fine--I do--I bank, invest, pay bills, etc. and do alot of other 'personnel' stuff online, that I think is worth protecting...

Also, as I see it, its the best 'cleaning software'--really 'deep cleaning' software for your computer, I've ever found.....*

Any more comments(?)--- appreciated....!


Bruce

[morriswindgate]

Windows washer is just as good and cheaper. Eraser is free and does the best overwrite. Spybot Search and Destroy is free and will clear index tracks.
Evidence Eliminator has been around for a while. Be careful with any of these history/Temp File/Index file erasing programs as they can wipe needed files.
These programs can be an important part of protecting your security, financial information, and your credit as they get rid of by overwriting several times, document tracks, Office Document track, temporary internet files including locked index files, cookie files, history files, and they can be customized for many programs. As a plus they also clean up a lot of the 1 to 5 k files that windows loves to generate everytime you do something.
I have put the trial demo of windows washer (set to the default settings) on a several peoples computers that are AOL users and it has freed up as much as 700 mb of space that before was filled with junk.

[Tuf]

I'm glad you are happy with your purchase and that's all that really matters.

As for me there's nothing on this computer that I care if everyone has. The absolute worst thing you do to me is get my PC Mech password and spam this forum.

You would have to be a pretty resolute hacker to even have access through my router, firewall, etc. Since I work out of my home no one is likely to have much access to it anyway. I have three rather wonderful Airedales that live in my home that wouldn't take kindly to some one entering when I'm not here.

I feel pretty safe, besides I don't store any passwords on any computer. Kinda defeats the purpose of having them in my eyes.

[Steve1]

After reading this thread I thought I'd do a little searching.

THIS link turned up pretty fast. Very strange.

You might want to be careful.