Solved Is CCleaner free space drive wiper safe?

[chewyboy000]

Okay so I want to use the CCleaner Free Space Wiper... but I don't know if it is safe. Could you give me some advice?

 

[LittleJay]

I have used it a number of times and never encountered any problems. I do get a "low disk space" warning every time I run it, but it doesn't cause any problems.

 

[Layback Bear]

I also have use it several times and have never had a problem. Just make sure it states free space only or you will wipe every thing I think.

 

[GaryB0125]

I have used it several times without any problem as well. Keep in mind that it can take a while to run, depending on the level of overwriting that you choose.

 

[Vagablonde]

I never had any issue using it but as someone other mentioned it can actually take hours,dont run it if you have things to do,I would suggest a night time run.

 

[chewyboy000]

Is it normal for it to take up all of my disk space (I only had .10 mb while doing this) than after all of a sudden BLINK! I have 60 gb?

 

[ignatzatsonic]

I've never used it and can't answer your questions, but I am wondering..........why is this application useful?

I can certainly understand drive wiping, but this wipes only free space and I'm wondering when that might by desirable or practical?

What problem does it solve?

 

[Wrend]

Um... It deletes deleted files so they can't be used as evidence against you, or so that others can't steal your secret deleted files?

 

[Layback Bear]

All those things that are deleted are put in $Recycle Bin waiting to be wrote over but not really removed. Wipe Free space does just that writes over them like a clean wipe does before doing a clean install except just the free space which includes $Recycle Bin. One reason as Wrend states it removes what you don't anybody to be able to get and what I use it for is when things like a infection or unwanted cookies are remove. Their/there for I don't use it often. The last time I used it was just after I removed Babylon. I did not want that scum sucking trash to be able to sneak back on my computer. Here is some good information.
Piriform - Changing CCleaner settings

 

[proudtobegreek]

Totally safe to use,but as mentioned, be careful to wipe ONLY free space.It has returned 200 to 300 MB of disk space back.The 35 passes option,takes some time though...

 

[Layback Bear]

If you have one of the new big drives, 1tb or bigger with a lot of free space it will take a very long time like any other programs that wipes a drive.

 

[indianacarnie]

Use it on a semi-regular basis and have for years. Never any problems. Could be subjective but I feel like it speeds up my machine a bit for awhile. Can take a bit on larger drives/higher settings.