Secure Eraser
Software that allows the secure and permanent deletion of files, folders, and drives, ensuring that sensitive information is erased irretrievably.
Description
Secure Eraser is software that allows for the secure and permanent deletion of files, folders, and drives, ensuring that sensitive information is irretrievably erased, even when specialized recovery software is used.
Secure Eraser employs internationally recognized methods to overwrite data, offering options such as the US DoD 5220.22-M standard (used by the U.S. Department of Defense), the German industrial standard, the Peter Gutmann method (with up to 35 passes), and random value overwriting. It also adheres to the guidelines of NIST SP 800-88, a standard for secure data deletion. In addition to deleting existing files, the software can clean free space on drives, overwriting traces of previously deleted files, and removes cross-references from allocation tables, making any attempt at reconstruction more difficult.
Compatible with all versions of Windows (from XP to 11, including Server editions up to 2022), the program is lightweight and features a user-friendly interface, accessible to both novice and advanced users. It allows for the deletion of individual files, folders, the contents of the recycle bin, browsing traces, and even entire drives. A useful feature is the integration into the Windows context menu, enabling secure deletion with a right-click. After each operation, the user receives a detailed report on the method used and the status of the deletion.
In summary, Secure Eraser is an efficient and reliable tool for those needing to ensure the definitive destruction of sensitive data, standing out for its simplicity, variety of security standards, and broad support for Windows systems. It is the ideal tool for situations such as selling computers or disposing of media, providing peace of mind against information leaks.
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Technical Specifications
Version: 7.0
Size: 6.74 MB
License: Free
Language: English
Platform: Windows
File Type: EXE
SHA-256: 75ea3d6931bd612b0ea6533bf962092857591cf973cbb2e1f5294568ab538c04
Developer: ASCOMP Software GmbH
Category: System/Files and Disks
Updated: 03/07/2025Related
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