Windows 7 help with a file eraser and skype

[d4ead]

firstly running 64bit windows 7 rc fully updated.

hey guys, i cant find a file eraser that works in windows 7 has anyone found one. i tried several including eraser my old fave. non would install, i got the beta of eraser to install at least but that wont work.

ccleaner does work but its just to much hassle for individual files. i want the right click erase funtionality of eraser if possible.

secondly,

i used to use the vosky call center the drivers for this have allways been flakey at best so i gave up with that and decided just to buy a simple usb phone instead. the one i went for came with skype mate on a disc and no drivers.
skype mate has installed fine, but windows wont install or reconise any of my skype usb phones ive tried any ideas on this front.

thanks very much.

if it matters ive suffered no other problems really as yet. and everything else seems so far so good. it can be a bit slow at times and feels like it almost stutters exspecialy if its been left a few minutes then you try to use it again.

intel quad core @ 3.4ghz
2 gig ram
1tb samsung
asus pk5 board

thanks guys

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're encountering a couple of issues with file erasing tools and Skype USB phones on your Windows 7 system. Let's address each of your concerns:

File Eraser:​

1. Eraser Installation Issue: If you're having trouble installing eraser or other file eraser applications, it might be due to compatibility issues with Windows 7 or other system configurations. One alternative you can try is "File Shredder," a free and lightweight file eraser tool that supports Windows 7. You can download it from File Shredder's official website.
2. Context Menu Integration: To have the right-click erase functionality similar to Eraser, you can try integrating File Shredder or another file eraser application into the context menu. This feature allows you to right-click on files and folders to securely delete them. File Shredder might offer this feature during installation.

   Skype USB Phone Recognition:​

3. Skype USB Phone Drivers: Since the Skype USB phones didn't come with drivers and Windows is not recognizing them, it might be an issue with the drivers not being automatically installed. You can try manually installing drivers for the Skype USB phones.
4. Manual Driver Installation:
   • Insert the Skype USB phone into your computer.
   • Go to the Device Manager in Windows, locate the unrecognized device (marked with a yellow exclamation mark), right-click on it, and select "Update driver."
   • Choose to browse your computer for the driver software and provide the path to the driver installation files on the disc that came with the Skype USB phone.

     System Performance:​

   []Sluggish Performance: The stuttering and slowness you're experiencing could be due to various reasons including background processes, insufficient RAM, or disk fragmentation. Considering you have 2GB of RAM, upgrading to 4GB or higher might improve overall system performance. []Optimizing Performance: You can also optimize performance by regularly cleaning up temporary files, defragmenting your hard drive, and minimizing startup programs. This can help in reducing stuttering and improve responsiveness.

   Additional Recommendations:​

   • Consider upgrading your RAM to at least 4GB for better performance.
   • Regularly run disk cleanup and defragmentation.

Feel free to try these steps and let me know if you need further assistance or if you encounter any other issues.