The Shred Microsoft Internet Explorer Locations tool allows you to shred all of the Hidden Web Data stored by Internet Explorer on your computer even if no Identity Match is found there. There are three ways to access the Shred Microsoft IE Hidden Web Data tool:
Click the Shred Microsoft IE 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 Microsoft IE Hidden Web Data..."
Once selected, the Shred Microsoft Internet Explorer Hidden Web Data dialog will open. You can select any or all of the following locations to shred:
Temporary Internet Files - This includes copies of webpages, images, and media that are saved for faster viewing.
Cookies - These are files stored on your computer by websites to save preferences such as login information.
History - This is the list of websites that you have visited.
Form Data - This is saved information that you have typed into forms.
Passwords - These are passwords that are automatically filled in when you log on to a website you've previously visited.
Once you have made your selections, click "Shred" and all of your selected locations will be shredded.
Note: Shredding Internet Explorer Hidden Web Data can take a very long time depending on the amount of information stored on your computer. While shredding is occurring, Identity Finder will display an animation to let you know that it is working.
Note: It is not possible to "undo" a Shred. Shredded results cannot be recovered. Once you shred something, it is gone.