General tasks, Using a key sequence to initiate shredding, Using the file sanitizer icon – HP HP ProtectTools Security Software, Version 6.0 (User Guide) User Manual

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NOTE:

It is highly recommended that you run free space bleaching regularly if you use the simple

delete option.

In the Security Manager left pane, expand File Sanitizer, click Settings, select Simple Delete
Settings, and then click View Details.

Select the assets you want to delete:

Under Available delete options, click an asset, and then click Add.

To add a custom asset, click Add Custom Option, enter or browse to a file name or folder
name, and then click OK. Click the custom asset, and then click Add.

NOTE:

To delete an asset from the available delete options, click the asset, and then click

Delete.

Under Delete the following, select the check box next to each asset that you want to confirm
before deleting.

NOTE:

To remove an asset from the delete list, click the asset, and then click Remove

Under Do not delete the following, click Add to select the specific assets that you want to
exclude from shredding.

When you finish configuring the simple delete profile, click Apply.

General tasks

Using a key sequence to initiate shredding

To specify a key sequence, follow these steps:

In the Security Manager left pane, expand File Sanitizer and click Shred.

Select the Key sequence check box.

Enter a character in the available box, and then select the CTRL, ALT, or SHIFT box, or select
all three.

For example, to initiate automatic shredding using the

key and

Ctrl+Shift

, enter

in the box,

and then select the CTRL and SHIFT options.

NOTE:

Be sure to select a key sequence that is different from other key sequences you have

configured.

To initiate shredding using a key sequence:

Hold down the

Ctrl

Alt

, or

Shift

key (or whichever combination you specified) while pressing your

chosen character.

If a confirmation dialog box opens, click Yes.

Using the File Sanitizer icon

CAUTION:

Shredded assets cannot be recovered. Carefully consider which items you select for

manual shredding.

Navigate to the document or folder you want to shred.

Drag the asset to the File Sanitizer icon on the desktop.

When the confirmation dialog box opens, click Yes.

Chapter 7 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools

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