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Windows: Remove Personal Data From Public Files

Monday, November 3rd, 2008 – running time 01:02
You might not realize it, but many types of files store personal information in their meta-tags. Learn how a simple tool built into Vista can strip away that info before you upload your pics or documents to a public site.

Highlights
Veronica Belmont ( 0:09 ) Tekzilla ( 0:08 ) personal information ( 0:11 ) Flickr ( 0:23 )

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" There are welcome to Tekzilla daily I'm Veronica Belmont many have the files hold a lot of personal information with metadata tags -- exit tag used in JPEG's -- information like what camera you've used that date. And it was taken and -- those settings. Now you're uploading these pictures to us -- like Flickr. One of those details made public luckily Vista makes it easy to strip out that sensitive information. Right click on file or files and click properties. Click the -- house had seen removed properties and personal information. The best part is that this makes a copy of your file or files you don't even have to worry about losing meant -- to -- her. Once you're done you can upload with confidence. Now do the temperature that you want to share an email us at tech the last revision3.com. And don't forget excellent dot com it's neat place to find more tips tricks product reviews and counties."

" Wow."

" There are welcome to Tekzilla daily I'm Veronica Belmont many have the files hold a lot of personal information with metadata tags -- exit tag used in JPEG's -- information like what camera you've used that date. And it was taken and -- those settings. Now you're uploading these pictures to us -- like Flickr. One of those details made public luckily Vista makes it easy to strip out that sensitive information. Right click on file or files and click properties. Click the -- house had seen removed properties and personal information. The best part is that this makes a copy of your file or files you don't even have to worry about losing meant -- to -- her. Once you're done you can upload with confidence. Now do the temperature that you want to share an email us at tech the last revision3.com. And don't forget excellent dot com it's neat place to find more tips tricks product reviews and counties."