Securely Wipe Sensitive Data Using Scheduled Deletion Features of Stellar for Mac

Stellar File Eraser

• 1. About Stellar File Eraser
• 2. About the Guide
• arow 3. Getting Started 3. Getting Started ](https://www.stellarinfo.com/help/stellar-file-eraser-5-mac-standard-en-getting-started.html )
  • 3.1. Installation Procedure
  • 3.2. Assign Full Disk Access
  • arow 3.3. Getting Familiar with User Interface 3.3. Getting Familiar with User Interface ](https://www.stellarinfo.com/help/stellar-file-eraser-5-mac-standard-en-getting-familiar-with-user-interface.html )
    * 3.3.1. Getting Familiar with Tabs and Buttons
  • 3.4. Ordering the Software
  • arow 3.5. Activating the Software 3.5. Activating the Software ](https://www.stellarinfo.com/help/stellar-file-eraser-5-mac-standard-en-activating-the-software.html )
    * 3.5.1. Resolving Activation Errors
  • 3.6. Updating the Software
  • 3.7. Contact Information
• 4. Working with the Software
  • 4.1. Erase Files and Folders
  • arow 4.2. Erase Traces 4.2. Erase Traces ](https://www.stellarinfo.com/help/stellar-file-eraser-5-mac-standard-en-erase-traces.html )
    *4.2.1. Erase Application Traces
    * 4.2.2. Erase Internet Activity
    * 4.2.3. Erase System Traces
  • 4.3. Erase Deleted Data
  • arow 4.4. Schedule Erasure 4.4. Schedule Erasure ](https://tools.techidaily.com/stellardata-recovery/buy-now/ )
    *4.4.1. Schedule Erasure for Erasing Traces
    * 4.4.2. Schedule Erasure for Erasing Files and Folders
  • arow 4.5. Configuring Settings 4.5. Configuring Settings ](https://www.stellarinfo.com/help/stellar-file-eraser-5-mac-standard-en-configuring-settings.html )
    *4.5.1. General Settings
    * 4.5.2. Settings to Erase Traces
• 5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• 6. About Stellar

Stellar File Eraser /4. Working with the Software /4.4. Schedule Erasure /4.4.2. Schedule Erasure for Erasing Files and Folders

4.4.2. Schedule Erasure for Erasing Files and Folders

You can create or schedule tasks to erase selected files and folders at your convenience.

Steps to set Scheduler for Files and Folders:

1. Run Stellar File Eraser .
2. Select Schedule Erasure from Select Option displayed on the left pane of the screen.
3. Select Erase Files & Folders tab from the right pane of the screen as displayed below:

1. Choose the frequency period for running the eraser process from the options provided in the Run drop-down menu:

• Select Daily to run scheduler daily.
• Select Weekly to run scheduler every week.
• Select Monthly to run scheduler every month.

1. Select the specific time from Time option for the eraser process.
2. Click Browse under Choose items section**.** Select the desired file or folder and click Open .
3. The list of selected files and folders will appear. Use Browse button to add as many files or folders as you want.

1. Check/Uncheck against the respective file or folder that you want to erase.
2. Click OK to schedule.
3. A message “Task scheduled successfully “ appears. Click OK to finish the process.

Note: Ensure that application is closed before the scheduled eraser task.

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