The Shred Files and Folders tool allows you to shred any file or folder (and all its subfolders and files) on your computer, even if no Identity Match is found in the specified file(s). There are two ways to access the Shred Files and Folders tool:
Click the Shred Files or Folders button on the Tools and Options ribbon.
Click the Application Menu button in the upper left corner of Identity Finder, then highlight Tools, then highlight and left-click "Shred Files and Folders..."
Once selected the Shred File(s) dialog will open. Click the Browse Selection button to launch a dialog box that allows you to select any file or folder on your computer. After navigating to your desired location, click the "OK" button and the full path to your selected file or folder will be displayed. Then click "Shred" and your file or folder will be shredded. Note: If you selected a folder, all the files and subfolders within that folder will also be shredded.
Note: It is not possible to "undo" a Shred. Shredded results cannot be recovered. Once you shred something, it is gone.