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WinHex is a hex editor and disk editor that can be used for low-level data manipulation and forensic analysis. On WindowsForum.com, users discuss WinHex as a tool for overwriting data on a hard drive, particularly in areas protected by TrustedInstaller. It is mentioned as a potential solution for securely removing sensitive information, such as passwords and URLs, that may be stored in plain text on a Windows 7 system. While WinHex is noted for its capabilities, some users find it expensive compared to alternatives like HxD or Disk Investigator. The tool is relevant for tasks involving direct disk access and data wiping, especially when standard file access is restricted by Windows security mechanisms.
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Windows 7 Removing data protected in TrustedInstaller area
I have found with Disk Investigator scores of urls and passwords on my disk that windows7 has somehow put in the clear on my C drive. I have tried using HxD to overwrite the passwords, but windows7 gives me an 'Access denied' message when I try to save the changes. This write is supposedly...- Landers
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