Mastering Privacy: How to Thoroughly Erase Files & Directories with Stellar File Eraser v5 for Windows Users

Stellar File Eraser

• 1. About Stellar File Eraser
• 2. About the Guide
• arow 3. Getting Started 3. Getting Started ](https://www.stellarinfo.com/help/stellar-file-eraser-5-windows-standard-en-getting-started.html )
  • 3.1. Installation Procedure
  • arow 3.2. Getting Familiar with User Interface 3.2. Getting Familiar with User Interface ](https://www.stellarinfo.com/help/stellar-file-eraser-5-windows-standard-en-getting-familiar-with-user-interface.html )
    * 3.2.1. Getting Familiar with Tabs and Buttons
  • 3.3. Ordering the Software
  • arow 3.4. Activating the Software 3.4. Activating the Software ](https://www.stellarinfo.com/help/stellar-file-eraser-5-windows-standard-en-activating-the-software.html )
    * 3.4.1. Resolving Activation Errors
  • 3.5. Updating the Software
  • 3.6. Stellar Support
• arow 4. Working with the Software 4. Working with the Software ](https://tools.techidaily.com/stellardata-recovery/buy-now/ )
  • 4.1. Erasing Files & Folders
  • 4.2. Erasing Traces
  • 4.3. Erasing Deleted Data
  • arow 4.4. Setting Schedule Erasure 4.4. Setting Schedule Erasure ](https://tools.techidaily.com/stellardata-recovery/buy-now/ )
    *4.4.1. Setting Schedule Erasure for Erasing Traces
    * arow 4.4.2. Setting Schedule Erasure for Erasing Files & Folders 4.4.2. Setting Schedule Erasure for Erasing Files & Folders ](https://www.stellarinfo.com/help/stellar-file-eraser-5-windows-standard-en-setting-scheduler-for-erasing-files-folders.html )
    *4.4.2.1. Create a New Task
    * 4.4.2.2. Change an Existing Scheduled Task
    * 4.4.2.3. Delete Scheduled Tasks
  • arow 4.5. Configuring Settings 4.5. Configuring Settings ](https://www.stellarinfo.com/help/stellar-file-eraser-5-windows-standard-en-configuring-settings.html )
    *arow 4.5.1. General Settings 4.5.1. General Settings ](https://www.stellarinfo.com/help/stellar-file-eraser-5-windows-standard-en-general-settings.html )
    * 4.5.1.1. Themes
    *4.5.1.2. Erasure Options
    * 4.5.2. Settings to Erase Traces
    * 4.5.3. Ignore File List
• 5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• 6. About Stellar

Stellar File Eraser /4. Working with the Software /4.1. Erasing Files & Folders

4.1. Erasing Files & Folders

**Stellar File Eraser provides the option to erase a selected file and folder directly from your system permanently.

Steps to Erase Files and Folders:

1. Run **Stellar File Eraser .

Note: By default, Erase Files & Folders option is selected. If not selected, then select Erase Files & Folders from Select Option tabs displayed on the left pane of the screen.

1. There are following methods to select files and folders:
   1. Using Drag and Drop option:
      1. Drag the file or folder from your system and drop them in the box as shown below:

1. 1. Using Add Items button:
      1. ClickAdd Items to add the files and folders in the erasure list.
      2. Browse for Files or Folder dialog box appears. Select the file or folder and clickOK.
      3. The selected file or folder appears on the screen.

1. 1. Using Search & Erase option:
      1. ClickSearch & Erase to find and erase specific files.

1. 1. 1. Enter File Name , if you do not remember the file name or you can search the file by extension such as .jpg, .png, etc.

1. 1. 1. If you know the location, clickBrowse and select the file or folder.
         2. ClickSearch to initiate the search process and add the files to erasure list.

1. ClickErase Now to start the erasure process.
2. Confirm Erasure dialog box appears to confirm whether you want to erase the selected data permanently. Click Proceed to continue.

1. After successful erasure completion, Process Completed window appears with the Erasure Summary of deleted files.

1. Click OK to finish the process.

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