Once the system scans files, you can delete them one by one or in batches. Deleted files are hidden from searches and reports by default, but they can still be seen using the query filter. The system creates reports on deleted files, providing an audit trail for administrators to track when files were removed. This helps show the chain of custody and what happened to a file and when.
Please Note: Files will be removed from the local host or target service when deleted from the platform. This selection cannot be reversed, as this action will bypass the trashcan and instantly remove the file from the source it was scanned from.
- Click on the Files Tab, located in the top navigation menu.
- Using the three search filters, create a file search that will produce the file(s) to be deleted.
- Once the file results are displaying, click the checkbox located to the left of the file that needs to be deleted.
Please Note:Â One or multiple files can be chosen to be removed.
Bulk File Deletion: Located above the file results, the system offers a Select All checkbox. This feature will select up to 25k files at once, but folders cannot be removed from the system once scanned.
- After all files have been selected, click Delete.
- After the Delete button is selected, a warning message will appear containing the number of files to be deleted. Click OK to confirm the file’s deletion.
- The files will no longer be searchable in basic queries. If needed to be still queried, use the IsDeleted search criteria in the Query Builder.
A report could also be generated on the deleted files. You can read more about this here
https://aparavi-software.helpscoutdocs.com/article/469-create-a-report-of-deleted-files
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