Securely delete files from a source folder

The following instructions explain which settings are needed in the Profile Properties to securely delete files from a source folder.

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This instruction enables you to securely delete files from a source folder that are older than a specified age.

1. Profile Properties

Open the profile properties of a profile, or create a new profile. If the Profile Wizard opens, exit it by clicking on Cancel.

2. Copy mode

Select User-defined copy mode.

3. File options

Activate Expert Mode, and in the left menu below Copy Modes click on File Options. Activate the option Copy Method D and enter the following command into the text box:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Sysinternals\sdelete.exe" -p "%1"

You can download the freeware SDelete at the Microsoft website.

4. Source and destination folders

In the left menu select Folders. In the left folder list enter the folder containing the files to be deleted. In the right folder list add a empty destination folder.

5. Filter

In the left menu below Filters click on Properties. Activate the filter option Age for files and select the option Newer than.

6. Saving your settings

You have now completed all the requisite settings. Conclude by clicking on OK.

7. Test your settings

Now you can create a copy preview of the profile and examine the results of the settings you have made. All source files with the action "Copy to the destination" shown at the copy preview will be deleted when you run a copy operation.