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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: ............................................................................. 3 General Information ................................................................................................................... 3 WipeDrive SystemSaver ............................................................................................................ 3

Overview ................................................................................................................................ 3 System Requirements ............................................................................................................ 3 Perform these tasks first......................................................................................................... 3 WipeDrive SystemSaver ............................................................................................................ 4 Addendum 1 ? Advanced Settings ............................................................................................. 7

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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

Thank you for choosing WipeDrive SystemSaver. Before running SystemSaver, please make sure that any files, folders, and any other information you wish to preserve are backed up on another media device (CD/DVD/EXT HD). WipeDrive SystemSaver will securely delete all information on the hard drive leaving only the operating system and currently installed programs intact; the information will NOT be recoverable by any means including forensic recovery tools.

General Information

? While wiping a hard drive on a laptop it is recommended that it remain plugged into a power source as the wiping process can take an extended amount of time. (Factors such as hard drive size and wiping methods determine this amount of time.)

WipeDrive SystemSaver

OVERVIEW

When a Windows system saves a file, it does two things: it creates an entry for the file in the Master File Table, which functions as a sort of "table of contents" for the drive, and it saves the file data itself onto sectors of the hard drive. If a file is deleted using the Recycle Bin, the file is not actually deleted. The file's entry in the Master File Table is deleted, but the data itself still remains intact on the hard drive, while the space that it occupies is marked for use, letting the system know that the space is available for new files to be written to. Unless new data is written to the space held by the deleted file, the original file still exists on the drive in its original state. Any number of file recovery programs can easily look through the drive and find remnants of the file's entry in the Master File Table and put the file back together, making it as if it was never deleted in the first place. The only way to truly delete a file is to overwrite it with other information. The primary purpose of WipeDrive SystemSaver is to securely overwrite data to make any type of data recovery impossible and document the process to comply with all applicable corporate and government regulations.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

? Computer running Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, or 10 ? 256 MB Free Hard Drive Space ? 256 MB RAM ? Active Internet Connection

PERFORM THESE TASKS FIRST

? Backup all files and data ? Close all Applications running in the background

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WipeDrive SystemSaver

Step 1

Download the WipeDrive SystemSaver from the provided link; once finished run the program. Note: The file will generally download to the Downloads folder on the computer.

Step 2

Running the .exe file will begin the WipeDrive SystemSaver installation. This setup will begin with an outline of the End User License Agreement. Click `I Agree' in order to continue.

You will then be prompted to select the installation destination on the computer. Decide where you would like to install and click `Next.'

This will start the installation process which should only take a couple of minutes.

Once the install is complete you will be given the option to `Run WipeDrive SystemSaver' or uncheck the box to finish the install.

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Click `Finish' to continue

Step 3

Upon install, SystemSaver will require activation. If a cloud account was provided enter your cloud account number. You must be connected to the internet, in order to activate the software. An activation code must be entered in order to continue. If you have an activation dongle, make sure it is plugged into the computer then restart SystemSaver. The dongle will activate SystemSaver automatically.

Step 4

Upon a successful activation the initial SystemSaver screen should appear. To check for a system update, click the `Check for Updates' button. Click `Next' to begin the SystemSaver walkthrough.

Step 5

First SystemSaver will run a quick scan of the computer looking for information that will be deleted during the wiping process.

On completion WipeDrive SystemSaver will display the results of the scan and what will be removed.

If you would like to save user accounts, file folders, or create a new user account click `Advanced' otherwise click `Next' to begin the cleaning process. Note: For advanced options see Addendum 1

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Step 6

WipeDrive SystemSaver offers two overwrite options: ? Single overwrite ? US Department of Defense 3-Pass.

A single overwrite is all that is necessary to securely remove data and ideal if time is a factor. DOD 3-Pass is a standard 3 pass overwrite pattern followed by a verification pass. This method is ideal if in need of compliance with security policies. Select a wipe method and click `Next.'

Step 7

In order to clean and remove data from the computer, SystemSaver will reboot the computer and boot into WipeDrive SystemSaver.

This is necessary since it will be removing user accounts, files, and selected programs currently used on the operating system. Click `Restart Windows.'

Step 8

After rebooting WipeDrive SystemSaver will display all the detected programs installed on the computer with the option to uninstall any of these programs before proceeding. Unless uninstalled, these programs will be available and saved by SystemSaver. Click `Next' to continue the cleaning process.

Step 9

Now that WipeDrive SystemSaver has determined what to save and what to remove it will begin the sanitization process. Depending on the size of the drive, the amount of data to be removed, and hard drive speed this process will take a significant amount of time.

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Step 10

Upon completion, SystemSaver will display what was removed as well as display the new user account name. Unless a password was created it will be blank with no password required. Click `Exit' to log back into Windows.

Step 11

Your computer should now boot back into Windows and you will see all programs not previously uninstalled, as well as the operating system still remain. All documents, internet data, movies, music, etc have all been securely removed. You may now begin on a freshly cleaned computer.

Addendum 1 ? Advanced Settings

WipeDrive SystemSaver allows the user to save detected file folders as well as set up a new user account once the cleaning process is finished. By clicking `Advanced' the user is brought to the following screen: This option allows the user to select which file folders to save from the cleaning process. Simply click the checkbox next to the folders you wish to save and click `Next.'

The next option allows the user to change the name of the owner and computer; otherwise, they will be named "Owner" and "Computer" respectively. If you wish to change the name, make sure the checkbox is selected and type in the desired name for each. Once finished, click `Next.'

The final option allows the user to create a new user account and password. Simply type in the desired Username and new password in the provided text boxes. Once finished, click `Create Account' to move to the next step, which is Step 6 of the walkthrough.

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