Solved Looking for a good, FREE file and folder shredding program

[TVeblen]

I've got someone who asked me and now I'm asking you guys.

A FREE program, reputable and safe, that can be used to overwrite files and folders to securely erase them.

Tried searching the thread above (Search This Thread), but nothing came up.

 

[adubs1989]

I suggest Recuva, made by the same people that made CCleaner. Does both recover files, and overwrite them. https://www.piriform.com/recuva
https://www.piriform.com/recuva

 

[Stephanie]

Hi TVeblen

If you need a secure delete try Eraser (freeware) and integrates in your right click, you can also choose how many overwrite passes it makes.

Eraser | Internet Security and Privacy

 

[TVeblen]

Hey, great suggestions. Thank you folks!

 

[Callender]

Suggestions

Personally I use:

Blank And Secure

To overwrite directories or files.

Sdelete to wipe free space on any drive as it usually only requires one pass:

SDelete - it's a command line tool. I use Run-Command 2.33 Alternative to standard Windows Run-Dialog to save commands to favorites and run them from the GHI.

To wipe unallocated space:

Wipe data on unallocated space for free.

Also don't forget that if you want a file to be gone for good there are issues with System Restore Points or Volume Shadow Copies.

 

[Tookeri]

For SDelete there's a great tutorial by Brink to add options for it to the Context Menu of Files and Folders (option one):
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/171411-permanently-delete-add-context-menu.html

I've used Eraser without problems (SSD with few passes/overwrites). But I've read that some people have problems with it.

 

[TVeblen]

Great stuff. I think I've got what she needs now. Thanks all!