Mutilate File Wiper for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffMay 31, 2011

Not a comprehensive privacy program, Mutilate File Wiper completely deletes files from your computer, eliminating the chances of recovery. Its Brand X interface is compact and lined with intuitive icon buttons and a file tree for easy browsing and file/folder selection. You can choose from three security levels for overwriting files--normal, high, and intense--though the program doesn't conform to any of the well-known deletion methods. However, we did like that we could customize our own method, combining byte patterns in any number of passes to overwrite data. The batch file deletion is much appreciated for timesaving erasures, and the publisher has included a free space wiper to botch the efforts of file-recovery tools. Unfortunately, Mutilate File Wiper overlooks the need to clear up other traces on your system such as online and offline tracks. Users looking to securely delete specific files should give this one a go, although its nominal features are usually part of the package deal.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: May 31, 2011

Latest update: May 31, 2011

Version: 2.97

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows Vista

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 119,016

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

3.9/5

17 User Votes

Straight forward and easy to use.
jlhershaJuly 11, 2012
Pros
The installation was effortless and quick. The interface is pretty self-explanatory.
Cons
Takes a couple of steps to do what some other programs do in one.
Summary
rbailey850December 5, 2007
Pros
Cons
Summary
seeems OK
lightfootdaggerNovember 6, 2007
Pros
Easy
Cons
Summary
I couldn't get it to work with specific files...
LoriLeaJuly 17, 2007
Pros
Small neat program, nice they have a trial version. Quick and easy to set-up! Really a pleasure and it was professionally done.
Cons
I am trying to wipe out a Windows (Vista I think!) directory off a hard drive - that I have attached as an external drive. I do not want to format it as the data needs to remain. It shows the files, but when it tries to mutilate it, says 'file not found'. I guess I need more research.
Summary
May look Poor and old.. But its THE BEST!
survivor347June 6, 2007
Pros
I am really being honest here, <p> <p>IVE TRIED NEARLY ALL THE WELL KNOWN FREE SPACE WIPING SOFTWARES! <p> <p>Clean disk security <p>Window washer <p>Cybershrub ETC,, <p>12 PROGRAMS MORE.. <p> <p>and this is truly the most honest and fastest-error free program!! <p> <p>Worth the buy! 20 bucks!? This is very friendly!
Cons
Not well known.. BUT THE TRUTH IS MAGNIFICENT!! BUY IT NOW!!
Summary
The best
ionlyusethebestAugust 16, 2006
Pros
What can you ask for more??It does a great job to delete file permantly as it says,its reasonably priced and simple to use. <p>I have used so many products that claim to delete files "beyond recovery" but only to find out they dont do the job.I had downloaded softwares and deleted just to test the programs and this product was the only one did the job!
Cons
None whatsoever
Summary
this program does it...
veentampaAugust 6, 2006
Pros
this program will wipe out any files or programs in your system permanently alot of times even with error messages....it requires caution though.
Cons
requires caution or a better help tool
Summary
Will wipe any file u cannot delet
marioProMay 28, 2006
Pros
It will delete any file but be careful not to erase windows files
Cons
I have not found any yet.
Summary
does not work
mikgluMay 14, 2006
Pros
none
Cons
it says free to try but when you try to use it it says you must register when you try to register it says you have to buy it
Summary
It continually crashed, only operates smoothly on normal mode.
jjbatchelorMarch 13, 2006
Pros
It has three basic settings for wiping your harddrive and files: normal, high, and intense. The program was able to complete the normal wipe in about an hour with no problems. It is easy to use and has a nice interface.
Cons
However, I was never able to complete the intense level clean, and only 1 of 4 times was I able to complete the high level. I operate on XP and when i would check in with the progress I would be welcomed by those wierd blue screens that say it shutdown for your safety. I tried closing all programs, having a few running, staying on my computer active, etc. and nothing worked. For that reason I can't recommened it. If you are looking for a great stable and faster program look to Anti-tracks, it provides more services, quicker and with more stability!
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Developer’s Description

By Craig Christensen

Clean your disk space and permanently erase files.

Mutilate File Wiper is a file remover that prevents recovery of deleted files from your hard drive by data recovery or forensic software. Choose one of three security levels or configure a customizable level for up to 297 overwrites. Mutilate supports complete folder and subfolder shredding. With Mutilate's disk free space wiper, you can even use Mutilate to permanently erase previously deleted files.