How to Permanently Delete Email From a Hard Drive is a good idea to protect your privacy. Delete emails permanently by using the file deletion options in your operating system. This will help keep your private information safe from prying eyes.
In order to remove a file from a drive so that it can no longer be accessed, you will need to follow a few simple steps. This process generally takes around five minutes. First, you will need to locate the file on the drive. Once you have found the file, you will need to delete it.
Finally, you will need to empty the trash. After you have completed these steps, the file will no longer be accessible from within the system.
Step 1
Right click “Start” and select “Explore.”
Step 2
Click “Computer,” “C,” “Program Files” and open the folder for your e-mail client.
Step 3
Open the folder containing your e-mails (typically labeled “Inbox”).
Step 4
Right click the file(s) to be removed and select “Delete.”
Step 5
To clear your Recycle Bin, right-click it and select “Empty Recycle Bin.” This will delete the e-mail files from your computer.
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