Overview:
It has been identified that the Passwords created for Maxtor BlackArmor drives can be cached by the Google Desktop. This content remains on the Host Computer - even if one clears their Browser's History/Sensitive Data. The following video shows how to clear the Google Desktop Cache.
- Right-click on the Google Desktop Icon (located in the System Tray) and select Exit from the drop-down menu
- The next task you will have to complete is to Show hidden files and folders...to do this:
- For Windows 7/Vista Users:
- Open the Control Panel
- From the Control Panel, click on Appearance and Personalization
- From Folder Options, click on the Show hidden files and folders link. The Folder Options window opens.
- Click on the Show hidden files and folders Radio Button.
- Click Apply
- Click OK. Hidden files and folders are now viewable.
- For Windows XP Users:
- Open the My Computer
- Click on Tools - Folder Options... The Folder Options window opens.
- Click on the Show hidden files and folders Radio Button.
- Click Apply
- Click OK. Hidden files and folders are now viewable.
- For Windows 7/Vista Users:
- It's now time to clear Google Desktop's Cached Data:
- For Windows 7/Vista Users - Browse to the Following Folder Structure:
C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Google\Google Dektop\random_12_character_foldername - For Windows XP Users - Browse to the Following Folder Structure:
C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Google Dektop\random_12_character_foldername
- For Windows 7/Vista Users - Browse to the Following Folder Structure:
- Delete any/all files with the following extension(s):
- *.cf1
- *.ht1
- *.wh
- Note: This includes files with said extensions located in subfolders
Close all open windows to return to the Windows Desktop.
- Empty the Recycle Bin
- Restart the Google Desktop. Cached data is now clear.
- Repeat this procedure regularly to prevent the unneeded storage od sensitive data.
Maxtor BlackArmor Video Tutorial: Clearing Cached Data from The Google Desktop - Windows Vista