Free programs to completely remove files
Freeraser - distributed free of charge. This utility reliably removes any type of user files. The program works in three modes. Each of them differs in the file deletion time. In uncompromising mode, the utility makes 35 rewriting cycles. This takes some time, but the restoration of even a particle of the document becomes impossible.
Soft4Boost Secury Eraser is another free program. It is also capable of permanently deleting any files and folders. The utility has a simple interface that offers you to choose a method for clearing data. The most reliable includes 35 rewriting cycles. After so many passes, even professional tools will not be able to recover deleted files. The program interface has been translated into Russian.
Files Terminator Free is the third free utility designed to destroy various files and folders. It offers the largest number of methods for removing files. Some of them work quickly, since the program only makes one or two passes. The most powerful methods consist of seven steps. There is also a method by Peter Gutman, consisting of 35 rewriting cycles. Files Terminator Free interface is made in English.
Shredder8 is a free app for Windows 8 and Windows RT. Its icon will be located in the famous tiled part of the operating system. This shredder also knows how to permanently delete any data. There are six methods of file destruction that can be used with this program. One of them is described by the state standard GOST R 50739-95. You can delete data both from your hard drive and from flash drives or other drives. Shredder8 is the most convenient utility of its kind for a Windows tablet.
Eraser HDD is a pretty good program for erasing data from your hard drive. It is also colored by the fact that it is distributed under the auspices of free software and has open source code. That is, anyone who understands all this can, in theory, finish it to fit their needs.
For beginners, on the other hand, a simple interface, tips, a good manual and simplicity in "mining" will be a pleasant bonus. In addition, this utility works on all common versions of Windows - from XP (SP 3) to seven.
Paid programs
Privacy Eraser Pro is already a paid program. It is primarily intended to hide the fact that you are using an Internet browser. It reliably removes all traces left on your hard drive after visiting certain sites. Eliminates the utility and any other garbage that slows down the operating system performance. The program works with all popular browsers, and its interface is made in English.
East-Tec Eraser is one of the most functional shredders around. Unfortunately, the program is also sold for money and has not been translated into Russian, although in the past the developers organized promotions to distribute their licenses. East-Tec Eraser is able to monitor the state of the operating system, getting rid of junk files. Available here and elimination of any files by applying multiple overwrite cycles. Endowed with a utility and functions responsible for maintaining privacy.
Auslogics BoostSpeed - this program will allow you to delete files and folders immediately, irrevocably, bypassing the stage of deletion by means of the operating system. Quite a quick solution - how reliable it is, to judge by professionals, or by the user himself.
