Spytech PrivacyAgent: clean up the traces your PC keeps about you
You close the browser, but your PC still remembers the sites you visited, the documents you opened and the programs you ran. If you share a computer, that history is easy for someone else to find. Spytech PrivacyAgent is built to clear those records and to delete files you choose, using what the vendor calls military strength deletion routines.
Quick facts
- Vendor: Spytech Software
- Supported systems: Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT/2000, Windows XP
- Trial: a free trial download is offered
Key features
Clear your internet and activity histories in one pass
PrivacyAgent cleans all internet histories, cookies and temp files. It also clears your recent documents list, your run history and the Recycling Bin contents.
Delete the files and folders you name
You can point the program at selected files and folders and have them removed with military strength deletion, so they aren't just dropped into the trash.
Run cleanups on a schedule at the security level you pick
It offers deletion scheduling and multiple security levels. A stealth mode is included, and plugins add more deletions. You work through a graphical interface.
Who it's for
It suits you if you share a Windows PC with family or coworkers and don't want your browsing and document history visible to them. It also suits you if you need certain files gone for good.
Pros and cons
- Pro: It covers browser, document, run and Recycling Bin histories in one tool.
- Pro: Scheduling means you don't have to remember to clean up.
- Pro: You can try it free before you buy.
- Con: The listed systems are older Windows versions, from Windows 95 to XP.
- Con: It isn't among the vendor's main current products, which are monitoring tools.
FAQs
What does PrivacyAgent clean?
It cleans internet histories, cookies, temp files, recent documents, run history and Recycling Bin contents. It also cleans the files and folders you select.
Can I schedule cleanups?
Yes. The program includes deletion scheduling.
Can I try it first?
Yes. The vendor offers a free trial download.
System requirements
Supported operating systems: Windows 95/98/ME, Windows NT/2000 and Windows XP.