File Shredder Apps and Alternatives

19 applications in this hubLast updated: Sep 8th 2021, 12:04 GMT

Despite the fact that you are deleting files from your computer, this does not automatically mean that the data is lost forever. In fact, most of these documents, media, tracks and other files can be restored using specialized programs. And no, it does not really matter that you also removed them from the Recycle Bin.

Consequentially, if you want to make sure that the data is permanently erased and hence cannot be recovered with the appropriate tools, you should consider using a shredding tool.

By far the biggest reason to use a file shredder, particularly in commercial environments, is security. If the file can be recovered, you are likely to expose yourself and the company to theft or breach of sensitive information. File shredders are software solutions use specialized algorithms to permanently remove data from computers, but also to free computer space occupied by leftover files.

One of the most known algorithms for permanent data wipe is Gutmann, a method that writes a series of 35 patterns over the hard disk region to be erased, so that no recovery application can restore the files. Considering that 35-passes could mean a lot of time for an average modern hard drive, you can also consider using tools that rely on other algorithms, such as DoD 5220.22-M, for instance.

It is worth mentioning that some of the file shredders included here also feature a handy scheduler option. Consequentially, if you are working with sensitive information on a regular basis, you can establish an interval when the files and folders used can be permanently wiped

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east-tec Eraser

east-tec Eraser 13.3.0.9257

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Eraser

Eraser 6.2.0.2992

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Mar 31st 2021, 15:32 GMT
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WinUtilities Professional Edition

WinUtilities Professional Edition 15.74

Optimize your computer's performance, run disk cleaning, detect invalid registry entries and error...

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Your Uninstaller! PRO

Your Uninstaller! PRO 7.5.2014.03

Uninstall programs, delete registry entries, create system restore points, as well as shred files ...

Jul 30th 2015, 07:46 GMT
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CCleaner

CCleaner 5.84.9143

Make your PC as good as new by having junk files removed, broken registry fix and a lot more tools...

Sep 8th 2021, 12:04 GMT
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R-Wipe&Clean

R-Wipe&Clean 20.0 Build 2330

Security application with numerous options for wiping unused space, useless files and important da...

Aug 29th 2021, 04:40 GMT
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Clean Disk Security

Clean Disk Security 8.2

Cleans your disks without risking data loss, targeting recent files, the Recycle Bin, temporary fo...

Aug 25th 2021, 09:29 GMT
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CCleaner Portable

CCleaner Portable 5.84.9143

Safely remove the traces left behind by visited websites or third-party apps and clean your regist...

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DP WIPE

DP WIPE 1.1

Make sure your classified or personal files are removed once and for all with the help of this lig...

Jan 6th 2011, 22:18 GMT
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WinUtilities File Shredder

WinUtilities File Shredder 2.0

Remove files and folders once and for all through specialized wipe algorithms, and wash free space...

Oct 3rd 2008, 13:27 GMT
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Delete Files Permanently

Delete Files Permanently 5.5

Swiftly and permanently remove files from your computer's hard disk with the help of this unobtrus...

Jun 16th 2014, 07:29 GMT
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BCWipe

BCWipe 7.01.3

Wipe your free space, or simply further secure your storage devices before selling or repurposing ...

May 20th 2021, 17:59 GMT
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Prevent Recovery

Prevent Recovery 4.09

Wipe your drive in order to make sure all deleted files are unrecoverable, cleaning free space as ...

Aug 25th 2021, 16:46 GMT
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SDelete

SDelete 2.04

Overwrite files that contain sensitive data and clean your system by deleting traces of previously...

Nov 25th 2020, 11:45 GMT
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Alternate File Shredder

Alternate File Shredder 2.700

Wipe files, folders and free space to prevent unauthorized people from recovering files using spec...

Jul 26th 2021, 03:46 GMT
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abylon SHREDDER

abylon SHREDDER 20.30.6

Wipe private files, cache, cookies and browsing history, making data almost impossible to restore,...

Apr 19th 2021, 18:50 GMT
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  • 18,278 downloads
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O&O SafeErase Professional

O&O SafeErase Professional 16.5 Build 71

Wipe out data permanently from the computer using powerful deletion algorithms this application pr...

Aug 13th 2021, 06:31 GMT
Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit
     
  • 2,828 downloads
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O&O SafeErase Server

O&O SafeErase Server 16.5 Build 71

An application that provides you with the possibility to securely delete files, folders or partiti...

Aug 13th 2021, 06:32 GMT
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O&O SafeErase Workstation

O&O SafeErase Workstation 16.5 Build 71

Protect your data when getting rid of an old storage device by completely erasing all files and fo...

Aug 13th 2021, 06:33 GMT
Windows 8 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 10 64 bit