Secure File Deletion

Privacy Eraser Pro is a privacy cleaner to remove internet tracks and past computer activities. Even though, many of the tasks can be performed manually, Privacy Eraser Pro can automate this process for you and quickly erase the cache, cookies, history, visited URLs, typed URLs, auto-complete forms data, index.dat files, swap file, temp folders and more. The cookie cleaning feature allows you to specify which cookies to keep, so that you don`t erase your important login cookies. In addition, the program allows you to change the paths of several system folders (Cache, Cookies, History, Favorites etc.) and to customize the IE title bar text. Privacy Eraser Pro supports free plug-ins to extend cleaning features to support popular programs. Additional features include a secure file shredder, scheduled cleanups and support for Netscape, AOL, Opera and MSN Explorer.

Raxso Drive Magic enables you to sanitize any magnetic drive by overwriting your free drive space several times to securely erase the data that was previously stored there. The program will not delete any of your existing files, but only traces of files that have been previously deleted, making sure that they can never be recovered. You can choose from 4 sanitizing methods that will overwrite the deleted data multiple times (up to 8 passes), and also create your own with up to 99 passes. Other features include command-line options support for USB drives.

PrivacyAgent securely cleans your PC activity histories and internet tracks. It can cover up your previous PC activity (emails read/saved/sent, websites visited, documents viewed, programs ran,etc), as well as eradicate selected files and directories that you specify. The program can be run manually or scheduled to run at user specified times, hourly or at system reboot. It comes with an option to run in stealth mode, allowing it to perform its cleaning actions invisibly in the background. PrivacyAgent also comes with a test mode, that allows you to test your settings, preview files to be deleted - without actually removing anything. In addition, a built in cookie manager allows you to keep a list of cookies and exclude them from the cleaning process. PrivacyAgent also supports plug-ins to extend the functionality.

BCWipe is a secure file deletion tool that uses secure deletion procedures (US DoD, Gutmann) to shred folder and file contents beyond recovery. It can wipe individual files and folders, as well as free disk space and the swap file. The BCWipe Task Manager allows you to create multiple sets of actions and perform them as needed, or on a regular schedule. It includes supports for system folders like browser cache, cookies, recent documents, as well as MRU lists. BCwipe also includes CryptoSwap, a utility that allows you to encrypt the Windows Swap file, using strong encryption algorithms.

Secure IT is an easy to use file encryption program that protects all your files and folders using 448bit strong Blowfish encryption or AES encryption. You can encrypt any type of file (documents, movies, pictures etc.) and also create self-decrypting EXE files that can be sent as email attachment and the recipient does not need to install any software in order to decrypt it. Secure IT also includes a secure file shredder that lets you delete files beyond recovery. The program is easy to use and offers step-by-step wizards to encrypt and decrypt your files.

Secure Eraser is a secure file deletion tool that enables you to delete selected files or folders beyond chances of recovery. It supports 4 data wiping standards (US DoD 5220.22-M E, US DoD 5220.22-M ECE, German standard, Peter Gutmann standard) as well as overwriting with random data (available during trial period). In addition to user selected files and folders, the program can also clean common system areas like temp files, browser traces and the recycle bin, using the same secure deletion algorithms. Secure Eraser integrates with the Windows Explorer for convenient access from the right-click menu.

System Shield prevents recovery of private or confidential information on your computer by securely overwriting the data. It uses methods approved by the US Department of Defense and other military agencies to ensure that data you wish to be deleted is permanently removed, no matter what technique of recovery is attempted. The program works by pro-actively finding files, folders, and other data that has been deleted but could still be easily recovered and then permanently erases the data without a trace. System Shield comes with a built in scheduler that allows you to run the program fully automatic on a user defined schedule with an additional option to automatically analyze selected drives after every boot. The program is safe to use, since it will only remove files have been previously deleted, using the standard Windows functions.

Deletes files permanently. Mutilate File Wiper defeats attempts to recover sensitive deleted files from your hard drive by data recovery or forensic software. Choose one of three security levels or configure a customizable level for up to 297 overwrite passes. Select target files with Mutilate s easy to use program interface and filtering options, or, skip the interface altogether and right-click target files directly from Windows Explorer. Mutilate supports complete folder shredding including subfolders. With Mutilate s disk free space wiper, you can even use Mutilate to permanently erase previously deleted files on your hard drive. Store up to thirteen folders for quick access to files you target routinely or to sanitize your hard drive of online activity tracks.

File Shredder is a small utility that will completelyerase the contents of sensitive files and foldersthat you specify. Normal file deletion only removes a file`s directory entry, but leaves the data containedin the file on your disk drive. File Shredder completelyoverwrites the contents of a file and then deletesit. To shred files and folders simply drag themto the File Shredder icon in the same way you wouldthe Recycle Bin. You can also shred files by right-clickingon them from the MS Windows Explorer and selectingthe Send To item on the popup context menu. FileShredder has two file wiping methods available,a standard two-pass file clearing procedure andan NSA approved seven-pass file erasure method.

R-Wipe & Clean is a secure deletion tool, that enables you to permanently delete files, without chance of recovery. It supports secure deletion algorithms including DoD standard and Gutmann to make sure that your files are gone for good. The program integrates with Windows Explorer allowing you to delete any file or folder from the right-click menu. In addition, it includes a variety of pre-defined job templates that let you wipe system traces, including browser cache, history, cookies, form data and more. You can also define custom jobs of files and/or folders to be wiped, and optionally schedule the tasks to run automatically. In addition, R-Wipe & Clean can wipe your free disk space, as well as the Windows swap file and application specific traces.

XL Delete is a secure deletion tool, that allows you to permanently delete selected files or folders, using 12 wipe methods, including Gutmann, DoD and an option to define your own. In addition to files, the program can also wipe Internet Explorer and Firefox cookies, history, and temp files as well as free space on your disk(s), and automatically wipe specified files and folders on a regular schedule. Furthermore, XL Delete integrates with your Recycle Bin right-click menu, allowing you to securely delete the content.

AEVITA Wipe and Delete is a secure file shredder to permanently erase files or folders without any chances for recovery. It supports several wiping algorithms including DoD, Gutmann and others. In addition to selected files or folders, the program can also wipe empty disk space , unused space in the swap file and the content of the recycle bin. AEVITA Wipe and Delete offers a wizard interface and also integrates with the Windows Explorer right-click menu.

Wiperaser Ultra is a secure data deletion tool that allows you to wipe files, folders and registry entries using the well known Gutmann method, the US Department of Defense (DOD) 5220.22-M method, and a dozen other methods to choose from. You can create your own list of custom cleaning tasks, so that you can quickly delete sensitive data or Internet tracks by simply executing the custom task. In addition, the program provides a centralized management consoled that allows the administrator to manage all settings for a single computer, or multiple installations across a network.

UltraSentry is a secure file deletion tool that allows you to delete files beyond recovery, using DoD standard methods and custom security levels. It includes presets for many common system areas, such as browser cache, cookies (with option to exclude selected), temporary files, history and more. In addition, you can create custom profiles and add additional folders or files to be included in the deletion process. The profiles can be run immediately or scheduled to run automatically, even in stealth mode, without user interaction. UltraSentry can also integrate with Windows Explorer, and enables you to wipe selected files directly from the right-click menu. Additional features include free space wiping, and password protection.

East-Tec DisposeSecure 2007 Enterprise is a secure disk wiping tool that removes all traces from your hard drive, so that it can be safely discarded (or donated) without the risk of any sensitive information being disclosed by data recovery methods. It overwrites and destroys every sector and bit of information according to U.S. Department of Defense standards or custom user security levels. The program can create a bootable floppy disk, CD or DVD that you insert before you boot your computer and start the disk wiping process. The bootable version of East-Tec DisposeSecure 2007 Enterprise work with any operating system.

Master Shredder enables you to securely delete files so that they cannot be recovered by data recovery products. The program supports 18 secure deletion algorithms, including U.S. DoD 5200.28, Gutmann, GOST and many others. It also includes Privacy Master, a small utility that helps you to erase browser history, cache, typed URLs, temporary files and other Windows usage tracks.

ZDelete is an eraser and clean up utility that allows the elimination of selected files, folders and subfolders as well as Internet browser s cache, surfing histories, cookies, etc. The files will be deleted without any possibility of subsequent data recovery. The integrated Disk Wiper can also wipe the free space on the specified drive so that recovery of files deleted previously becomes impossible. When you initially start the program, you create a profile that tells ZDelete which files you want to delete (including custom options) and then run the Auto-Cleaner each time you want to destroy the selected files. In addition, you can use the built in scheduler to automate this task or also the console version for more advanced users. The program also integrates with the Windows Explorer right click menu.

Evidence Destroyer allows you to shred sensitive files on your PC. You can shred any selected file(s) as well as internet history, cookies and more. The program can also wipe your empty disk space, which allows you to remove traces of any previously deleted files as well. Evidence Destroyer integrates into the Windows Explorer and allows you to conveniently delete selected files from the right click menu. Evaluation version can be used 10 times.

mst RealDelete enables you to automatically apply secure deletion methods to any file you delete, without the need to process the file(s) individually. It monitors all selected partitions, and whenever you delete files it automatically applies the secure deletion algorithm. mst RealDelete offers 3 levels of security to choose from.

Jack the Shredder is a secure file deletion tool that enables you to completely erase your sensitive files beyond any means of recovery. The program supports 10 widely accepted deletion algorithms, including DoD 5220.20-M, Gutmann, Ghost, NSA as well as custom parameters. You can shred selected files, entire folders, exclude specific files extension and also protect system files from being deleted by accident. Other features include free space wiping, password protection, Explorer integration and a user friendly interface aimed at non-technical users.