trying to download Eraser - Can you please help?

Lugh_Chronain

I’m trying to download Eraser which I believe allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive. However, it’s asking me to choose the file that best matches the architecture or operating system. Does anyone know how or where I can find this as I haven’t got a clue?

DatabaseError

simply, do you have a pc or a mac? are you running windows xp, windows vista or vista 64 bit, or a linux variant in 32 or 64 bit..or...

XDA

When you boot up your laptop/pc, do you see the words "Windows XP" or "Windows Vista" etc?

You can also check by clicking on Start>Run and then type winver and press enter. That should give you your operating sytem.

Lugh_Chronain

It's windows XP. The computer I'm using is very old that's why the confusion.

I've done the winver thing and this is what came up:

Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.080814 Service Pack 2)

And this is the page where it’s asking to choose the file that best matches your architecture or operating system.

XDA

Lugh_Chronain wrote: »

It's windows XP. The computer I'm using is very old that's why the confusion.

I've done the winver thing and this is what came up:

Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.080814 Service Pack 2)

And this is the page where it’s asking to choose the file that best matches your architecture or operating system.

You need to choose the EraserSetup32.exe then. ( i386 architecture)

Off topic - I see you only have Service pack 2 - I'd run Windows Update and download Service Pack 3 if I were you. (Better security etc)

DatabaseError

clicky here

Lugh_Chronain

XDA wrote: »

You need to choose the EraserSetup32.exe then. ( i386 architecture)

Off topic - I see you only have Service pack 2 - I'd run Windows Update and download Service Pack 3 if I were you. (Better security etc)

I won't be using the computer I'm enquiring about so probably not much use in downloading Service Pack 3. I will bear it in mind though.

Thanks for all the help.

alanrowell

Lugh_Chronain wrote: »

I won't be using the computer I'm enquiring about so probably not much use in downloading Service Pack 3. I will bear it in mind though.

Thanks for all the help.

Still would install SP3