Securely Delete Files
This guide shows you step by step how to use AllSync to securely delete files that have not been modified in the last 30 days.1. Create Profile
- Create a new profile.
- Cancel the profile assistant if it appears.
- Enable the expert view.
2. Configure Profile
- Select Copy Mode from the menu.
- Select the copy mode 'Custom'.
- Select Copy Method from the menu.
- Select 'Copy Method D'.
- Enable the options 'Delete source file' and 'Secure delete'.
- Select Folders from the menu.
- Add the folder containing the files to be deleted to the source folder list.
- Create an empty folder and add it to the destination folder list.
- Select Filter from the menu and create a new filter with the following properties:
- Filter Action: Exclude
- Filter Type: Age (Not older than)
- Filter Target: Source
- Comparison Criterion: File modification date
- Age: 30 days
- Select Data Protection from the menu.
- Select the option 'Do not back up any files or folders'.
3. Save Settings
- Save the settings using the OK button.
4. Test Settings
- Create a copy preview of the profile.
- All files marked with the 'Copy file to the right' symbol in the copy preview will be securely deleted during the copy operation.
