Advanced SystemCare a system optimizer program includes a file shredder program appropriately named File Shredder. It's found in ASC's toolbox, which is accessible from the icon at the upper right-hand side of the program. Free Disk Space is another option for double-checking that everything you've previously deleted is gone for good.
Remo File Eraser is easy to use file shredder that not only lets you securely remove multiple files and folders at once but also schedule the removal of anything you wish on a one-time, daily, or weekly basis. Remo File Eraser also lets you empty the Recycle Bin using any of the above sanitization methods.
One thing we don't like about Remo File Eraser is that while several wipe methods are shown in the settings, you can only choose the three from above in this free version. Also, you can't create more than one schedule. Glary Utilities is a software suite with lots of tools, such as a file shredder, a registry cleaner , a defrag program, and many others. Just drag and drop files and folders into the program window or use the buttons to browse for them. Though probably not necessary, you can repeat the data wipe method up to 10 times for a more thorough clean.
Glary Utilities can also write over the free space of an entire hard drive, which is useful for ensuring files you're already deleted are truly irrecoverable. All versions of Windows should be able to run Glary Utilities. AbsoluteShield File Shredder is another very simple file shredder tool. You can delete multiple files at once, as well as any number of folders. Instead of using the program to add files to the queue, you can also quickly send files and folders to AbsoluteShield File Shredder using the right-click context menu in Windows Explorer.
The shredding method can be changed from the Action menu. We tested the most recent version in both Windows 10 and Windows XP without any problems. There are many easy-to-use file shredders in this list but DeleteOnClick may be the easiest of all.
There are no buttons, no menus, and no settings at all because there is no interface to the program. Use DeleteOnClick by right-clicking one or more files or folders and then choosing Securely Delete from the context menu. DeleteOnClick only supports one data wipe method, so it's not nearly as advanced as most of these other file shredders. Also, there is no confirmation when you choose to remove files, which means it's possible you could accidentally erase files you meant to keep.
This program should work fine in Windows 11, Windows 10, and older versions of Windows, back to Windows Though no longer being updated by its developers, ProtectStar Data Shredder is a free file shredder that supports erasing both files and folders, even from the right-click context menu in Windows Explorer. Data Sanitization Methods: Random Data. Wise Care is a system optimizer program that includes over 10 tools for optimizing a computer, one of which is a file shredder for protecting privacy.
The file shredder is located in the Privacy Protector section of the program. Just load one or more files and folders using the Add button and click Shred to immediately start the process. A portable version is also available from within the installable version. Wise Care can also completely remove deleted files by overwriting them with more secure sanitization methods than the file shredder. This tool is called Disk Eraser.
System Mechanic Free is a suite of several programs, such as a registry cleaner, defrag program , and a file shredder. Just drag and drop any file or folder you wish to remove, walk through the wizard to select how many times to overwrite the data times , and then click the Incinerate Now button to start. You must enter your email address during setup to get a free activation key required to make System Mechanic Free work.
Data Sanitization Methods: Write Zero. The data wipe method can run up to 16 times for greater privacy. During setup, choose Run without installing if you want to use ToolWiz Care as a portable program. Baidu PC Faster is a system optimizer that includes a file shredder. To use it, go to ToolBox top right corner and then File Shredder , drag and drop one or more files into the window, and click Shred Now.
The data wipe method can be ran three times by selecting the Triple Shred option. Something unique about the Baidu PC Faster file shredder is that it keeps a history of the files you've shredded. You, of course, can't restore these files, so it serves more as an informative list that you can clear at any time.
This is a completely portable file shredder that's really small in size and supports the most basic wipe method using drag and drop. Blank And Secure has a simple interface that lets you shred files and folders and then automatically close.
There's also an option to delay deleting files for seconds, the ability to shred data from the Windows Explorer context menu, and an option to run the write zero erase method up to 35 times. Another feature in Blank And Secure is the ability to write the free space of a folder with zeros, great for scrubbing files that you've previously deleted in the normal fashion.
A progress bar helps determine how much time has elapsed as well as how long until the whole process will complete. There are two download versions available for Blank and Secure. SDelete, short for Secure Delete, is a command-line based file shredder that can be run from the Command Prompt.
SDelete is part of the Sysinternals Suite of free system utilities available from Microsoft. SDelete does not utilize Secure Erase even though its name might lead you to think otherwise. There are several drawbacks to using SDelete and the information on their download page has a fair discussion of those issues. We suggest using any of these other file shredder programs before trying SDelete. SDelete runs on Windows operating systems that are Windows Vista and newer, as well as Windows Server versions that are Server and newer.
Just as it would seem, Simple File Shredder is a pretty simple file shredder, though it's also a bit unique from some of the others on this list. You can password protect the whole program, enable Windows context menu integration, and drag and drop files to set them up for deletion. You can also add custom files and folders to System Shredder and then delete those files quickly at any time from the toolbar.
If you choose the Random Data to wipe method, you can choose how many times you want the data overwritten. CyberShredder is a tiny file shredder program that opens quickly and works a bit like the Recycle Bin.
You can drag and drop files and folders into the open program so CyberShredder will immediately start shredding them. You can change the sanitization method from the menu, as well as some other settings like showing a confirmation before deleting files.
There's a portable version and a regular installer available from their download page. We were able to get CyberShredder to shred files in Windows 8 but not Windows It should also work with Windows 7, Vista, and XP. If cyber shredding makes you nervous, don't fret.
You can still buy a traditional paper shredder to get the job done. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Published by Apparillos. Approximate size KB. Age rating For all ages. This app can Use data stored on an external storage device Microsoft. Permissions info. Installation Get this app while signed in to your Microsoft account and install on up to ten Windows 10 devices.
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How you found the violation and any other useful info. Actually, the "delete" operation in Windows only removes bits of information from files so they appear deleted in OS. It is easy to retrieve those files using aforementioned specialized file recovery software.
In order to remove, or shred files permanently from your system you have to use a program that is capable of rewriting the files with random series of binary data multiple times.
This process is often called shredding. That way, the actual content of the file has been overwritten and the possibilities to recover such a shredded file are mostly theoretical.
File Shredder has been developed as fast, safe and reliable tool to shred company files. The author of this program released it free under GNU licence and you are welcome to download File Shredder and use it without any restrictions. File Shredder is simple but powerful program that surpasses manu commercial file shredders out there.
The Author believes that such a utility should be available to anyone for free and that permanent and safe removal of confidential documents is a matter of basic right to privacy.
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