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  1. spy1

    How effective IS secure over-writing?

    Not really - I actually enjoyed all the convoluted "solutions" involved (not to mention all the learning involved) - and my computer's never run quicker and less problem-free. Pete
  2. spy1

    How effective IS secure over-writing?

    Thanks to everyone who contributed to the thread. The situation has basically resolved itself since we've moved (minus son), so I'll give a look at the apps mentioned. But at this point, I have no need for them anymore. Pete
  3. spy1

    How effective IS secure over-writing?

    Not taken as one, Stu. It's all good and I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend. Pete
  4. spy1

    How effective IS secure over-writing?

    Stu - If you read the comment the author of the article makes ( "If there is a key that indicates a ‘tracks eraser’ program such as evidence eliminator was run, it definitely puts the user under suspicion as to why he wanted to erase the trails of his activity on the machine." ), the importance...
  5. spy1

    How effective IS secure over-writing?

    trojanman - No, none of the above has anything to do with anonymity - as I believe I stated above, it's all about "plausible deniability". In any case, things have slacked off here (son moved out when wife and I moved). Although, with ISP's now jumping on the "data retention" band-wagon at the...
  6. spy1

    How effective IS secure over-writing?

    The main problem here is that what's "legal" and "illegal" are being determined on a day-by-day basis by a totally un-controlled Executive Branch. And, no, I'm not doing anything "illegal" - not by today's standard, anyway. Look, if you can't get your head around the "government intrusion as...
  7. spy1

    How effective IS secure over-writing?

    sedj - Since you're apparently missing the entire point of the thread, I'll simply point you to one headline: "ACLU Sues Pentagon Over TALON Database" http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,199471,00.html & http://www.aclu.org/safefree/spyfiles/25880prs20060614.html Also, check out my thread...
  8. spy1

    How effective IS secure over-writing?

    Hmm #2 - I also just noticed - again, while reading elsewhere - that firewall logs (among other types of "logs" ) will/can cook your goose even when everything else has been done right. I did note that I didn't allow any of the "cleaning" programs themselves to log anything about what they had...
  9. spy1

    How effective IS secure over-writing?

    Mike - Those kinds of logs both confuse and bore me to tears. Since I myself have absolutely no use for them, why should I leave them there to accumulate? And, if there weren't *some* forensic use for them to begin with, why would they be being discussed on forensic sites? Does that make sense...
  10. spy1

    How effective IS secure over-writing?

    Hmm - upon further reading at various sites, I notice that the subject of the "Event Viewer" logs comes up. Re-reading my initial post, I see that I failed to mention that I always "Clear all events" in all three categories there and answer "No" to the "Do you want to save.." question. So...
  11. spy1

    How effective IS secure over-writing?

    Yes, Googling "spy1" returns everything in the universe on me, but that's okay - I don't care. I really do appreciate all the good info I've gotten here, and I'll try to return the favor if the opportunity arises. Pete
  12. spy1

    How effective IS secure over-writing?

    lol! The good info was worth it - the other posts were good for a grin. I'll gladly give up my own plausible deniability that others may have it. Pete
  13. spy1

    How effective IS secure over-writing?

    Cool! Thanks again, I'll start checking it out tomorrow. And Knoppix shortly thereafter, I'm sure, Grenage. Great place! Pete
  14. spy1

    How effective IS secure over-writing?

    BTDT - No, but it sounds like something that I really need to check into. Thanks! Pete
  15. spy1

    Virus(s) Detected by Nod32

    The two relating to the SystemRestore folder can be cleared (more than likely) by simply turning off System Restore, re-starting the computer, turning SR back on and then re-starting the computer again and creating a new "restore" point. The remaining two I would submit to Jotti's Online...
  16. spy1

    How effective IS secure over-writing?

    <g> I'm sure they are - that's the whole point. I'm trying to ensure the possibility of a "plausible deniability" defense if it's ever needed. IOW, if nothing incriminating can be found on the HD itself, the ISP records' impact could be minimized if not eliminated entirely through a "Hey - who...
  17. spy1

    How effective IS secure over-writing?

    Um - guys? I'm not planning to dispose of the computer. That's my DAILY "exit routine" before stepping away from the computer to go to work. The point of laying it out was to find out if any of you could point to anything that I was conceivably missing as far as erasing un-necessary stuff...
  18. spy1

    How effective IS secure over-writing?

    Situation: Dad (me) very active politically online - especially as regards out-of-control Executive Branch extension of power Son - 20 year old normal male, likes porn sites. Can you tell me whether following the "exit strategy" will be sufficient to make "bad" stuff totally non-recoverable on...
  19. spy1

    Any ideas on how to make these animations?

    Hi. I came across this site, and was absolutely amazed with the intro. Check out the &quot;train cart&quot; and &quot;turntable&quot; animation in the intro. Any ideas on how that's done within Flash. Any feedback is much appreciated. Here is the link. http://www.01-la.com/
  20. spy1

    Load/Unload Movie Problem

    Thanx a lot guys. It worked.

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