Preparing for your Spirion scan can help your computer run more efficiently and reduce the length of time required to complete your sensitive data scan.
Recommended steps:
1. Remove any files you know contain sensitive date from your local files (Desktop, Documents, Pictures, or Videos folders)
2. Delete files from Downloads folder you no longer need
3. Empty Desktop Recycling Bin
4. Delete email attachments you know contain sensitive data
5. Empty Outlook "Deleted Items"/"Trash" folder, delete items in Outlook Junk/Spam/Clutter folder
6. Check for Windows updates, allow to install (may require one or more restarts)
7. Complete basic Disk Cleanup
8. Restart Computer
For more information about Spirion sensitive data scans, or storing and sharing confidential data: