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It is possible for Blancco File Eraser to execute a scheduled erasures based on an trigger or an event (such as date, system startup, user logon).
For example, user can create a scheduled task to erase the content of recycle bin when the system is started. After creating such task, every time the computer is started the content of the Recycle bin will get erased.
As Windows Task Scheduler is being utilized to enable the scheduled/customized erasure, the erasure can be triggered based on multiple different conditions based on your requirements. A simplified example is provided below which allows automated erasure for the contents of the Documents folder for files older than 30 days.
Blancco File Eraser user manual should be referenced to see all the available erasure options when creating scheduled tasks.
Note! When using the Windows Task Scheduling it is important to choose or create an user account that has full user rights to the files that will be selected for erasure. |
Follow the below steps to create a customized erasure tasks using Windows Task Scheduler: