General tasks, Using a key sequence to initiate shredding, Using the file sanitizer icon – HP Compaq dc7900 Small Form Factor PC User Manual

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NOTE:

Only file extensions can be excluded from deleting. For example, if you add the .BMP file

extension, all files with the .BMP extension will be excluded from deletion.

To remove an asset from the exclusions list, click the asset, and then click Delete.

5.

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

General tasks

Using a key sequence to initiate shredding

To specify a key sequence, follow these steps:

1.

Open File Sanitizer, and click Shred.

2.

Select the Key sequence check box.

3.

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

S

key and

Ctrl+Shift

, enter

S

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:

1.

Hold down the

Ctrl

,

Alt

, or

Shift

key (or whichever combination you specified) while pressing your

chosen character.

2.

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.

1.

Navigate to the document or folder you want to shred.

2.

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

3.

When the confirmation dialog box opens, click Yes.

4.

Click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the selected user.

ENWW

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