Windows 7: How to completely delete the deleted files

sk0t0s · 19 Mar 2012

Hi guys, i just want to ask if there's any software that completely deleted the unwanted files. I'm asking this because i deleted some files from my drive D i used SHIFT + DEL. But when I used my restoration software and press the search button it is still there.

What I want is to completely delete the files even if I used restoration softwares the software should'nt be detecting it.

Thanks and sorry for my bad english

louwin · 19 Mar 2012

You want to use some sort of "file shredder". A program like this will delete your files and then overwrite the area used by the deleted files 7 or 8 times (I think). That way it will be impossible to "recover" the files

sk0t0s · 19 Mar 2012

thanks for the reply louwin, where can i download file shredder? is it free?

my files was already deleted, all i want is to erase it completely because it is still showing on my restoration software

louwin · 19 Mar 2012

Sorry, I don't use them myself but have a friend who swears by them. I'm sure you will be able to find a few free ones....

Try Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com and search for "file shredder" and choose a free one?

louwin · 19 Mar 2012

Quickly, from the link above

Mutilate File Wiper
Sure Delete
Shredder
KaKa File shredder
File Shredder
Absolute File Shredder
etc etc

There were 10 in the first 2 pages and there were 18 pages from the search

Choose one and if you don't like it - try another

seavixen32 · 19 Mar 2012

This tutorial may be of help: Permanently Delete - Add to Context Menu

Check this article as well: http://www.top-windows-tutorials.com/File-shredder.html

sk0t0s · 19 Mar 2012

Thanks louwin and seavixen32

@seavixen32

i will try the Option 2, i will post the result later.

jeepmann4x4 · 19 Mar 2012

CCleaner ...will do it and cleanup your computer too
It has different levels of shredding from 1 pass to 35 passes.
Its free and works great!

sk0t0s · 19 Mar 2012

seavixen32, i tried Permanently Delete - Add to Context Menu, it works but it doesnt permanently deletes the files i want to erase..

here's the SS of the restoration software i used. it still can search and recover the file ive just deleted using Permanently Delete.

How to completely delete the deleted files-restoration.jpg

sk0t0s · 19 Mar 2012

any suggestions guys?

Windows 7: How to completely delete the deleted files

How to completely delete the deleted files problems?