BleachBit Client Commands (Overwrite)

The overwrite function in BleachBit is designed to securely delete files so that they cannot be recovered later. Here’s how it works:

How Overwrite Works

1. Single Pass of Blank Data: When you enable the overwrite option, BleachBit wipes the data with a single pass of blank data. This means it writes over the existing data with zeros or other patterns to ensure it is no longer readable.
2. Wiping Slack Space: At the end of a file, BleachBit may write additional data to wipe the slack space. Slack space is the unused space in a file cluster that can still contain remnants of old data.
3. Renaming Files: To further obscure the original data, BleachBit renames the file to a long, random name and then to a short name before finally deleting it.

Benefits of Overwriting

• Prevents Data Recovery: By overwriting the data, BleachBit makes it extremely difficult for data recovery tools to retrieve the original contents of the file.
• Enhances Privacy: This function is particularly useful for ensuring that sensitive information is completely removed from your system.

RMMmax will send an overwrite command to each selected agent to overwrite current options list.