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- Price: Free to try (30-day trial); $39.95 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows Server 2008, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 98
- Date added: February 08, 2009
- Total Downloads: 237,072
- Downloads last week: 463
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 28 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
At first sight, BCWipe looks like nothing special, but this data destroyer proves quite powerful and handy. The interface is flexible, allowing you to obliterate a file or folder anytime through the Explorer right-click menu. For regular cleaning, the Task Manager can be configured to delete specific files at scheduled intervals--for example, your browser cache on system shutdown. You have a choice of three erasing methods: filling with zeros, DoD 5200.28-STD, or Peter Gutmann. You also can add your own method, combining byte patterns with any number of passes to overwrite the data. The program can wipe all free disk space or just that of swap or hibernation files. BCWipe even can encrypt the swap file. The program doesn't consume much in the way of system resources. Powerful yet simple, BCWipe is recommended for both home and business use.Publisher's description
From Jetico :BCWipe is an ultimate software product that allows you to delete any unwanted data from your hard drive: files, folders, records, private data, cookies, file slacks, content of the swap file, previously accessed pages on the Internet. Standard operating system's deletion procedures remove only a reference to a file from filesystem tables leaving it's content intact. With generally available undelete tools the file can be easily recovered. BCWipe brings peace of mind by using military-grade procedures to wipe deleted file contents making it impossible to recover. Data wiping employs DoD 5200.28-STD and Peter Gutmann data shredding schemes rendering information in deleted files, free disk space, swap file, empty directory entries and file slacks unrecoverable. BCWipe includes Task Manager to set up predefined times when files are wiped out automatically. A swap file encrypting utility is included and it provides ultimate protection of swap file content.
Version 3.11.7 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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Version 3.11.7 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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Version: BCWipe 3.11.7
"One of the best data deletion programs available"
Pros: Integrated into right-click menu; file slack, free space & swapfile wiping; recent & hibernation file wiping; scheduled wiping, multiple choices of algorithums including custom; swapfile encryption; small footprint & low system resource usage.
Cons: Has the same problem as many other programs (including most defrag programs) when attempting to evaluate time remaining for an operation which is caused by basing it on total space used while folders have a deep hierarchy contained within them.
Summary: I have been using Jetico's BCWipe for the past 12 years. I have tried similar products but invariably return to BCWipe. I usually use a slightly older version than whatever is current simply because the old versions are free to use. My current vers... read more >>
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Version: BCWipe 3.11.7
"Good overall, but some glitches"
Pros: BCWipe does what it says, completely overwrites histories, files, directories, etc. The task manager was helpful.
Cons: Tasks' time estimate often incorrect. Swap encryption causes problems
Summary: I tried the evaluation copy, which is fully functional for 30 days.
BCWipe overestimates and underestimates the time needed to complete scheduled tasks. For example, an estimate to wipe the swap file. slack space and free space was given... read more >> -
Version: BCWipe 3.11.7
"I wiped out almost all my files.Had to format the HD."
Pros: Nothing good about it.
Cons: Do not use it unless you want to format your HD.
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