Beat Google Desktop

Wolfblass · 05-20-2007, 10:00 AM

Posted other threads on here about deleting files, web pages ect, so i won't go into detail.
Here's a quest for you all:

Google Desktop can find alot of recently visited web pages, photo's, listened to music ect, as we all know.
I've tried various app's to 'shred' these in an attempt to out do Google Desktop, but to no avail.
I challenge you all to find one, that does!!!!!

I've tried:

Deleting browser history from IE7

Disk Clean Up from windows

Crap Cleaner

Spybot's secure shredder

And a couple of others...

Post here, when you have found one, i tell you, it's not easy, is Google Desktop unbeatable?

Good luck.

Rambo · 05-20-2007, 11:05 AM

Google Desktop stores all its information into an index file. So despite whether you delete your browsing history from your browser, it has already gone ahead and stored it into an index. At least, that's my understanding of how it works.

Wolfblass · 05-20-2007, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rambo

Google Desktop stores all its information into an index file. So despite whether you delete your browsing history from your browser, it has already gone ahead and stored it into an index. At least, that's my understanding of how it works.

Do you or anyone else know how to safely get rid of these 'index files' ?
There MUST be a way of protecting your privacy from a simple prog such as Google Desktop.

COMPUTER FORUM PEOPLE - I challenge YOU ALL.

C'Mon - you know you can do it!!!

holdenssx · 05-20-2007, 06:48 PM

If you don't want people to use the search on your computer just right click the Google Desktop icons and hit Lock Search...

Wolfblass · 05-21-2007, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holdenssx

If you don't want people to use the search on your computer just right click the Google Desktop icons and hit Lock Search...

I'm thinking of selling the pc... That's my concern.

Vampiric Rouge · 05-21-2007, 07:01 AM

Option 1. Uninstall Google Desktop Search and Reinstall

Option 2. Selectively remove items from Google cache

Option 3. Delete Google Desktop Search Index files

> Exit Google Desktop and Open Registry editor.
> Goto HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Google Desktop
> In the right-hand pane, "data_dir" contains the location of the Google Desktop index.
> Open that folder in Windows Explorer and delete it.
> This technique may require your to reinstall GDS.

Option 4. Move Google Desktop index to a different location

> Exit Google Desktop and Open Registry editor.
> Goto HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Google Desktop
> In the right-hand pane, "data_dir" contains the location of the Google Desktop index.
> Open that folder in Windows Explorer and move the entire folder to a different drive.
>Change the "data_dir" value to reflect the new location of the Google Desktop index.
>Exit the Registry editor and Restart Google Desktop search.

Found Here

Wolfblass · 05-28-2007, 08:16 AM

Thanks, tried that, all ok, untill i uninstall google, then reinstall it. Just what someone who bought my pc from me could do.
It then finds them all again, looks like i will have to sell the pc with a new hdd.
Unless anyone else knows of some software that can saftely remove these 'index' files, but leaving the pc in perfect working order, with all applications working.

Draco Malfoy · 05-29-2007, 09:31 PM

If your selling your computer, I would actually recommed completely wiping the hard drive and reinstalling all the programs.

JamesBart · 05-29-2007, 10:51 PM

check out a prog called disk investigator and its crazy how much personal stuff is on ya comp, crazy im telling ya

soccerdude · 05-30-2007, 01:29 AM

If nothing has solved your problem, the I suggest you get a new hard drive before you sell your computer.

05-20-2007, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wolfblass New Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 17	Beat Google Desktop Posted other threads on here about deleting files, web pages ect, so i won't go into detail. Here's a quest for you all: Google Desktop can find alot of recently visited web pages, photo's, listened to music ect, as we all know. I've tried various app's to 'shred' these in an attempt to out do Google Desktop, but to no avail. I challenge you all to find one, that does!!!!! I've tried: Deleting browser history from IE7 Disk Clean Up from windows Crap Cleaner Spybot's secure shredder And a couple of others... Post here, when you have found one, i tell you, it's not easy, is Google Desktop unbeatable? Good luck.

05-20-2007, 11:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rambo Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 3,829	Google Desktop stores all its information into an index file. So despite whether you delete your browsing history from your browser, it has already gone ahead and stored it into an index. At least, that's my understanding of how it works. __________________ "75% of all statistics are made up, including this one. 62.481% of people who read that believe it is true. *And if you're one of the 37.519% who don't, copy and paste this into your signature." -* tlarkin, Cromewell, and Rambo. Intel E6300 Conroe @ 2.8 Ghz GigaByte GA 965P DS3 LGA 775 Sapphire Radeon X1800XT 256MB GeIL 2 x GX22 DDR2 Kit = 4GB RAM Antec TruePower 2.0 TP-II 550 Watt

05-21-2007, 07:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Vampiric Rouge Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Jersey Age: 21 Posts: 613	Option 1. Uninstall Google Desktop Search and Reinstall Option 2. Selectively remove items from Google cache Option 3. Delete Google Desktop Search Index files > Exit Google Desktop and Open Registry editor. > Goto HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Google Desktop > In the right-hand pane, "data_dir" contains the location of the Google Desktop index. > Open that folder in Windows Explorer and delete it. > This technique may require your to reinstall GDS. Option 4. Move Google Desktop index to a different location > Exit Google Desktop and Open Registry editor. > Goto HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Google\Google Desktop > In the right-hand pane, "data_dir" contains the location of the Google Desktop index. > Open that folder in Windows Explorer and move the entire folder to a different drive. >Change the "data_dir" value to reflect the new location of the Google Desktop index. >Exit the Registry editor and Restart Google Desktop search. Found Here __________________ MAIN PC: Intel G965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard\ Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe\4gigs of samsung ddr2 ram @ 667\Antec neo 480watt power supply\Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT Voltmoded\430 gigs of HDD space all maxtor @ 7200rpm,and 80 gigs of samsung @ 7200 but only 2m\Benq FP202W 20.1" 8ms Widescreen LCD\ RAZOR copperhead\ flexglow gaming mousepad Laptop: HP Pavilion DV1000\Pent M 1.73 Ghz\ 1GB Ram\ 100 Gig HDD

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