ZDelete for Windows Explorer

 

This chapter gives an overview of ZDelete for Windows Explorer.

ZDelete for Windows Explorer Basics  

ZDelete for Windows Explorer is a shell extension DLL that allows you to run ZDelete commands from within Windows Explorer. This option is convenient if you are accustomed to managing disk administration with the Windows Graphical User Interface.

From Microsoft Windows, engage ZDelete using one of the following methods:

1. ZDelete Can icon on the Desktop and in Explorer's tree
   • Select the item or group of items you want to destroy
   • Drag and drop them onto the ZDelete Can on your Desktop or in Explorer's tree, or ZDelete Can's view at the right side of the Explorer.
   • Fire animation will appear reminding you that these files will be permanently destroyed
2. ZDelete Internet Explorer command item in the File drop-down menu from the command toolbar
3. ZDelete Internet Explorer command in a context menu when you right-click an item or group of items in Explorer

Using ZDelete for Windows Explorer  

ZDelete for Windows Explorer allows you to ZDelete data in a file, folder or group of items from within Windows Explorer.

After engaging ZDelete, there will a confirmation screen asking to support your intention to destroy the data (this option may be turned off in ZDelete Wizard). The process will start if confirmed.

Note:Note: If several items are selected, the confirmation screen asks for confirmation only to start the process as defined, not to confirm each item within the definition.

Before engaging ZDelete Internet Explorer, you can change the selection of items by clearing or enabling checkmarks next to the item using mouse or keyboard.

If ZDelete Internet Explorer is removing a folder, all contents of the folder including subfolders (if they exist) will be destroyed. Once all contents are destroyed, the folder itself is deleted.

If the program encounters errors while data ZDeleting is in progress (e.g., you do not have correct rights for access to a particular file, or this file is being used in another application) an error message will be displayed similar to the figure below:

Figure 4-2 Sharing Violation Error Example

The three buttons on this screen show your options:

Table 4-1

Button Name	Description
Abort	Stop the process at this point.
Retry	Fix the problem by manually closing the other program or inserting a diskette. Click Retry to ZDelete the file.
Ignore	The process will disregard the error message and will continue.

While ZDeleting is in progress, a progress screen monitors activity. The process may be cancelled by clicking Cancel on the screen or [Esc] on the keyboard (This option may be turned off in ZDelete Wizard).

Figure 4-3 ZDeleting Progress