NoTrace v1.0.5 - I/O Trace Prevention Utility

This page was divided into three(3) sections:
  1. General Information -- Information about the product's requirements;
  2. Product Description -- A detailed description of the product (screenshots included);
  3. Package Distribution - Learn how you can acquire the product.

1. General Information
  • Type: Application;
  • Platform: Microsoft Windows (9x, Me, 2000, XP);
  • License Type: Freeware;
  • Registration: Not Required.

2. Product Description

NoTrace is a powerful "I/O Trace Prevention Utility" which will help you eliminate files which were marked by the system as deleted but were not physically removed. As we all know, whenever we delete a file, either manually or automatically, Windows does not remove it physically from your hard-disk-drive (HDD) or floppy-disk-drive (FDD) but instead, for efficiency, it marks it in the file system as being removed. By marking it as deleted the system states that although a "useable" file resides there its space can be used/recycled whenever space is needed for other files. This is generally fine but what happens when we delete files which contain confidential data? What then? What can we do to make sure that no one can recover that file or any file for that matter? NoTrace has the solution!!! All we have to do is to create a temporary garbage file large enough to fill 85%-95% of the free space available on disk and consequently overwrite all the files which were marked by the system as deleted but were not physically removed. Of course we'll have to be careful to leave some space to Windows while we create the temporary garbage file but that's only necessary for the Windows partition. For disks that don't contain Windows physically, say floppy-disk-drives, we can use 100% of the free space. By using NoTrace you can protect your local disk against intruders which might be looking for a way to recover your data and you can also stop hiding your floppy disks from nosy roommates :)

Screenshots: In order to view the screenshot(s) please click the link(s) situated below.
3. Package Distribution

If you want to use this product you can contact the author (see the contact page) or you can download it directly from this page. Here is the download information:
  • Archive type: (*.zip). To open this archive you'll need an application that can handle (*.zip) archives like WinZip, WinRAR, WinAce and so on;
  • Preparing for deployment: The link situated below will activate the downloading sequence. Click it in order to start downloading the archive.
  • Tips on how to extract and install the package: When you're finished downloading the archive apply a double click on the package and unzip it, then, before you do anything, please read the manual contained in the package. Thank you!