Deleting files from the Windows Recycle Bin, or even formatting the hard disk, does not remove these files entirely. Traces of files remain in the hard disk, ready to be found by special data retrieval programs. If there is information on a PC that needs to be destroyed for good, such as personal finances on a PC being sold to a new owner, then Evidence Eliminator is the solution. Likewise, anyone with embarrassing online habits they want to hide from the family will rest easy being able to hide their tracks.


Not only does Evidence Eliminator delete the incriminating data for good, the program eliminates a lot of work in making sure everything is deleted. In one simple click, Evidence Eliminator will remove:


•application logs

•temporary files

•Internet history and temporary files, cache, cookies and address bar URLs

•menu histories

•chat logs

•Internet Explorer auto-complete data

•file created and modified times

•and much more – in fact anything that might leave a trace of PC activity.


Evidence Eliminator can defeat even sophisticated forensic data recovery tools and as a result has been the choice of many law-enforcement agencies. Added to its data deletion powers – which are of US Department of Defense standards – other features of Evidence Eliminator include:

•speeding up PC by clearing unused space

•stealth mode

•safety check mode

•removal of files blocked by Windows operating system
•one-time set up for easy continued use

•Full Windows right-click menu integration

•screensaver over-ride

•frequent updates included in lifetime member fee


While the initial cost of Evidence Eliminator might seem a little high, it should be remembered this is a one-off price to include lifetime support and future updates. Other similar programs charge only an annual fee, which must be renewed every year in order to keep using the product effectively.


Evidence Eliminator comes in convenient download format and is available instantly when paying by credit card. The company, Robin Hood Software Ltd, is based in the UK and offers a good range of alternative payment options: toll free phone and fax in 20 countries, US check or mail order, UK cheque or postal order, bank wire or PayPal.


Minimum requirements for Evidence Eliminator are low, so it can be installed on most any PC:


•Windows 95 or higher

•5 MB hard disk space (plus 10 MB operating space)

•32 MB RAM (64 Recommended)

•Only available for Windows computers with Internet Explorer, Netscape or AOL at this time


Evidence Eliminator is easy to use, with its tabbed Windows system window style appearance, sectioned into Windows, Start, IE, NSN, Mail, Custom, Mode, Misc and Drive Ops tabs. Each tab has further tabs within, making this an extremely customizable program.


Purchasers who wish to keep up with Evidence Eliminator should subscribe to the mailing list, found on the company website, for priority notification of hints and tips, new releases, patches and features related issues. There is a statement of assurance that no spam will result from subscription.