Secure File Deletion

Eraser is a secure file deletion tool that allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with sophisticated patterns (Gutman, USDoD and others). You can simply drag and drop files and/or folders onto the on-demand eraser, use the convenient Windows Explorer right-click extension or use the built-in scheduler for automated wiping of unused disk space, browser cache files etc. Easy to use and secure!

When you delete a file from your system (and remove it from your Recycle Bin) the contents can still be retrieved by someone who is knows what they re doing - they can even potentially recover data that s been overwritten! Now this doesn t really matter if you re just deleting some unused Word documents, but if you deal with sensitive data such as encrypted information, then it s very important that these files be securely deleted... That s where AnalogX SuperShredder comes in! SuperShredder gives you the ability to delete files using not only common methods such as Gutmann and NISPOM (DoD), but can be completely customized to give you all the security and/or performance you may need. It can receive files via drag-and-drop onto the application or the icon, selecting files from inside the program, command line, and can even add a shortcut to your Send To menu inside the Windows Explorer so it s simple to delete files in a secure and convenient fashion.

UltraWipe is a utility that enables complete removal of sensitive data from the hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns while protection your privacy and recovering disk space at the same time. You can quickly select common file types like browser cache, temp files and others - but also add your custom entries as well. The program comes with an "Urgent Wipe" features that enables a "panic button" which will instantly delete a user defined range of files by either pressing the tray icon or a keyboard shortcut. UltraWipe includes a scheduler which can use to automate the wiping process. In addition to cleaning up the browser s cache, cookies, history, recent document list and custom entries, UltraWipe can also wipe free space, DRAM and much more!

File Shredder enables you to delete files beyond recovery, using multiple passes, DoD 5220-22.M or the Gutmann method. The program can wipe individual files or entire folders (with optional subfolders), and also integrates with the right-click menu for convenient access from within Windows Explorer. File Shredder can also wipe the free disk space on selected drives, allowing you to erase traces of files that have been deleted previously by using standard deletion methods.

Disk Redactor enables you to wipe the free space on a selected hard drive, thereby overwriting any previously deleted files, making recovery difficult or impossible. The program will not delete any of your existing files, it only wipes files that have already been deleted (but could be undeleted by data recovery programs). Disk Redactor can preserve the last 16k of a drive, an option that should be selected if you are wiping the free space on a system drive (usually C:). The program supports single or double overwrite for increased security.

Dariks Boot and Nuke (DBAN) runs from a bootable CD or Floppy disk, and securely deletes (wipes) the entire content of the hard disks of most computers. DBAN will automatically and completely delete the contents of any hard disk that it can detect. The program is perfect for cleaning a computer before giving it away or selling it. You will download an ISO file, that needs to be burned to a CD.

PC Inspector e-maxx is a professional data deletion program, that helps you to permanently delete the content of your entire hard drive. This is useful if you intend to recycle or sell your PC and want to make sure that none of your sensitive data is left on the disk and could be potentially recovered by the next user. The program runs from a floppy disk, upon running, it will prompt you to insert a Floppy and then create a bootable disk that you can use to boot your PC and wipe your drive. The program uses U.S Military strength deletion methods. Works with any operating system and any file system (Fat, NTFS, etc.). Only use this if you are certain that you want to erase the content of your drive!