Tip #8

Delete files securely & permanently

With File Shredder

With AVG Internet Security installed, File Shredder becomes your go-to tool for securely and permanently deleting unwanted files, folders and the contents of the recycle bin, so they can't be recovered.

How to shred a specific file or folder:

  1. Right-click the file or folder you want to shred
  2. Select Permanently shred with AVG
  3. Confirm by clicking Shred it

How to shred the contents of the recycle bin:

  1. Right-click the recycle bin icon on your desktop
  2. Select Shred content with AVG in the drop-down menu
  3. Confirm by clicking Shred it

 

The selected file(s) will now be gone for good!

Delete files securely and permanently

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