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Data Shredding Software

Dear Computer Lady,
I have a question for you about Data Shredding software.
When the program destroys the files, does it absolutely delete them? The reason I ask is that I have been told that there is advanced software that can still retreive the data, however most people do not have access to this special software. Can [...]

Vista Defrag

1. Open Advanced Vista Optimizer 2009. (first image) Click the “Continue” button if prompted by Windows UAC.
2. In the main AVO window, click on “Speed Up” listed in the tools section on the left hand edge of the window. (second image)
3. In the Speed up section, click on “Disk Defrag”. (third image)
4. On the disk [...]

Advanced Vista Optimizer

I recently had the chance to use a new program called Advanced Vista Optimizer 2009.
I was so impressed, I bought the program!
 
Advanced Vista Optimizer supports Windows XP and VISTA (both 32 bit and 64 bit).
Cost: $34.95
 Buy Advanced Vista Optimizer
I am not usually a big fan of programs that promise to make your computer faster, most [...]

Find Hard Drive Space

 
Dear Computer Lady,
How do you find out how big the C: drive is on a computer?

Danielle

  
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