Step 5d: Other PII
Identity Finder may not recognize some custom file formats; however, Identity Finder cleanup features can still be used to handle these files.
Use the following Identity Finder Security Tools to handle files NOT listed in the Identity Finder search results:
Secure File - The Secure File tool allows you to secure any file on your computer even if no Identity Match is found in that file. To use the Secure File tool:
- Click the Secure File button on the Tools and Options ribbon. The Secure File dialog opens.
- Click the File Selection button to launch a dialog box that allows you to select any file on your computer.
- After navigating to your desired location, click the Open button and the full path to your selected file will be displayed.
- Then click Secure and you will be presented with the specific options to secure that type of file such as encryption strength and password.
- Choose the appropriate options (refer to Step 5b Encrypt Action) and click OK to secure your file.
Open Secure Zip File - The Open Secure Zip File tool allows you to open and extract (unzip) the contents of any secure zip file on your computer. This is a very useful feature if you used Secured a Compressed File or Secured a Text Based or Other File in conjunction with the Strong or Stronger encryption setting.
To open a secure zip file:
Click the Open Secure Zip File button on the Tools and Options ribbon.
Once selected, the Open Secure Zip File dialog will open. Click the Select Zip File button to launch a dialog box that allows you to select any zip file on your computer. After navigating to your desired location, click the "Open" button and the full path to your selected file will be displayed. Then click the Select Target Location button to launch a dialog box that allows you to select any folder on your computer. After navigating to your desired location, click the "OK" button and the full path to your selected folder will be displayed. Finally, type your password in the Password field and click the "Extract" button. Your files will be extracted to the desired location and an Explorer window will open to display the extracted files.
Shred Files or Folders - Allows you to shred any file or folder (and all subfolders and files) on your computer, even if no Identity Match is found. Click the Shred button. When the Shred Files dialog box opens, browse to the folder or file(s) that you want to shred. YOU CANNOT UNDO THIS ACTION!
Last updated: 1/7/08
