CIS 1AIntroduction to Computer Information Systems

What happens to deleted files after you empty the Recycle Bin?

Strangely enough… they may still be on your hard drive.

To improve system responsiveness, when Windows deletes a file, it does not take the time to actually erase the data encoded on the hard drive. The space occupied by the “deleted” file is treated as empty space — which means the old file may be overwritten by new data at any time. However, if the hard drive has a lot of free space, the old data may remain intact for weeks or months.

Good News: If you accidentally delete a file, you may be able to get your data back…

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Is your antivirus software up-to-date? Antivirus protection is important — especially if your computer connects to the Internet.

Many users think they have antivirus protection because some antivirus program was pre-installed when they purchased their computer. However, these trial versions only offer complete protection for a limited time. An expired antivirus program does not receive updates — and because it’s out of date, doesn’t protect your computer from newer viruses and malware.

Keep reading for information on a reliable, FREE antivirus solution….
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