Computer trivia

For any file that is created in windows or modified in windows, a lot of personal information is attached to the file. This information includes ‘Computer Name’, ‘Your Name’, ‘Your Company’, ‘Date of creation’, Data of Modification’ etc. All of this information can be used to identify the person.

 There is a way to instruct Windows not to attach any personal information with the files. The steps are listed here.

- Right click the corresponding file and select properties

- Select the ‘Details’ Tab

- Select the ”Remove Properties and Personal Information’ button

- Select the properties that you wish to remove from the file. You can select all properties to remove any kind of personal information.

- Click OK

Now the file will not carry any critical personal data.