4.2.3. Erase System Traces

Stellar File Eraser provides the option to erase the system traces created by the operating system.

Steps to Erase System Traces:

1. Run Stellar File Eraser.

2. Select Erase Traces from the Select Option displayed on the left pane of the screen.

3. Select System Traces tab from the right pane of the screen as displayed below:

4. System Traces tab displays a list of all file traces created during usage of the Mac while running a process. Click   from the list of options to expand as displayed below:

5. Select the items you want to erase. 

6. Click Erase Now to start the erasure process.

7. A confirmation message "This action will erase selected data permanently" appears. Click Proceed to start the erasure process.

6. A progress bar appears with the status of erasure process. 

7. Once the erasure process is successfully finished, a "Process Completed" window is displayed, showcasing the summary of deleted files alongside an "Erasure Complete" dialog box. Click Restart Now to restart the system and let the changes take effect. Select Restart Later if you wish to see the erasure summary first. 

Note: It is mandatory to restart the system after the successful erasure in order to ensure the changes take effect.