| Version | 3.00.42 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Tenebril |
| Release date | Nov 8, 2008 |
| Date added | Sep 21, 2004 |
| Os requirements | Windows 95, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows, Windows XP, Windows NT |
| Requirements | Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server |
| Total downloads | 4,338 |
| Price | Free to try |
Description
Tenebril's TracksCleaner protects your privacy by erasing your Web history, files, cache, and clipboard using Department of Defense standards. TracksCleaner allows users to customize the deletion process by selecting a strength level, from running a quick wipe to wiping your computer with the most advanced cryptographic algorithms. TracksCleaner prevents undelete tools and aggressive hardware-recovery systems from recovering wiped data. The Previously Deleted Files feature even removes residuals left by old-deleted files to prevent them from being recovered and to ensure your privacy. TracksCleaner searches your computer for installed programs and automatically fills the Wipe Now list with all the plug-ins associated with your particular software; advanced users also can create their own plug-ins or edit existing ones. TracksCleaner lets you protect elements from deletion, and you can run wipes automatically according to a schedule tailored to your needs.
Review
Although this comprehenisve privacy tool scores big points on most fronts, a couple of performance and stability issues keep it from earning our highest accolades. When you launch TracksCleaner, you'll see a modern-looking, well-organized interface that displays all the program's main features and settings in a scrollable list. The Wipe Now icons offers checkboxes for scrubbing traces from certain areas of the Windows system, Internet Explorer, and a few commonly used programs. But that's just the tip of the iceberg; the next icon down lets you browse drop-down menus for selecting among a large amount of alternative browsers, toolbars, IM apps, P2P clients, multimedia programs, and download managers that you want to clean.
If that weren't enough, TracksCleaner lets you schedule cleaning sessions, view reports, and securely shred files. Our problems came when we tried to use the latter feature. In multiple instances using different algorithms, the program froze up and never deleted our files. In the end, we had to disable it via the Task Manager. Nevertheless, since this program offers just about every necessary feature for leaving no trace, it still comes recommended.
