File Shredder for Windows

User Reviews

• Couldn't get it to work

  BeyOtch9/19/2015

  Pros

  None-It won't work

  Cons

  Wouldn't install, something wrong with the software.

  Summary

  If you have the same problem I did, I found something else that was wonderful, look for Woo0's File Shredder. Two big thumbs up.

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• So for so good

  6/28/2015

  Pros

  Wiped a whole bunch of things really quickly.

  Cons

  I have no idea if they were as thoroughly wiped as they claim.

  Summary

  My computer is a couple years old and works pretty good it is running Win 7 Pro 64 bit. I downloaded this quickly and it installed without issue. I made sure I checked the right box and I haven't noticed any adware, maleware etc. (I'll be back if I do). Anyhow the first job was a few hundred gigs on an external drive I was afraid this would take days... It was under an hour... I didn't time it I was busy elsewhere I think close to half an hour. It will do small jobs almost instantly. It is pretty easy to figure out... Just add files or folders then press the "Shred Files Now" button. I don't know how you could make it simpler. He has a small website that suggests other products for similar jobs. All-in-all this has been a very satisfying experience so far... If this thing ends up scr*#ing me I'll come back and eat these words :)

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• Does what I want it to do, easily, runs on W8.1x64 too!

  si6/6/2015

  Pros

  I don't know what C-Net is talking about in the above review from Feb 2015 - I have a progress bar for disk wiping, and always have. I've been using this little program for years, and I've always been quite happy with it. It's fast, simple and does the job. I am using it on a W8.1-x64 computer without issue.

  Cons

  None. It's a great little program. I just wish the setup file name would include the version you're downloading.

  Summary

  If you want to securely delete files, or wipe entire hard drives, this is the program to use, hands down. Many thanks to the developer for making it free.

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• The Best File Shredder Ever

  Anon24242/27/2015

  Pros

  Easy to use and is very reliable!

  Cons

  No cons at all just make sure you download from original source.

  Summary

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• Download this if you want a LOT of crapware!

  2/20/2015

  Pros

  Not sure...I have had shredders that brought NO crapware along with it, so I will not even use this one. I will delete and all the junkware it added.

  Cons

  Junkware galore with this bogus program. BEWARE!!!

  Summary

  Whether the shredder works well is irrelevant--you do not want this program unless you want a big fat load of junkware with it. Really, a LOT. This sucks.

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• Good software

  zoorick2/9/2015

  Pros

  Secure deletion of any files and folders. I haven't been able to restore any deleted files.

  Cons

  None. Everything works and looks nice.

  Summary

  I don't understand where is all that malware people been screaming about in the reviews. Bitdefender doesn't detect a thing. I case it offers you to install something, just decline.

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• CNET Download Service Turns to Scumbag Tactics

  salshaker1237/31/2014

  Pros

  Non that I can think of

  Cons

  Sadly CNET Download Service can no longer be trusted.

  Summary

  Sadly CNET Download Service can no longer be trusted. This site is now riddled with software that contains malware, crapware, bloatware, etc. Just read the recent reviews of this software and many many others and you will get the picture. Shame on CNET for letting this happen to a great service. Perhaps much of the installation of this wide spread malware being installed is the result of careless users not realizing what they are checking, clicking or agreeing to....but that's besides the point. Deceptive business practices that lead to this outcome are just plain wrong. Case in point, there are typically 6 download buttons/links listed on the top of each download page, 4 of which have nothing to do with the intended download. This is all done to create confusion for the user in hopes of tricking him or her into clicking the wrong button. And if you click the CNET sponsored download link, beware. The link is littered with tricks and traps to get you to unknowingly agree to install malware. I'm all for tying to make money, but doing it through gimmicks, tricks and deception is just pathetic...and should be illegal. It's time to reevaluate your business model CNET...I for one will longer be using your once great service.

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• It's an old version no longer supported

  Hey_8887/4/2014

  Pros

  It works on Win 7 in 32 bit mode.

  Cons

  No option for 64 bit. Developer abandoned app a long time ago. He's no longer around. There is false info showing there is a newer version 2.5.57 but that's a lie. The only version is 2.5(0). Dont bother searching for a newer version, it doesn't exist.

  Summary

  Very basic, slow, but it works.

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• Good secure erasure,guaranteed.

  mikoyangurevich156/22/2014

  Pros

  It works perfectly.No problems at all.

  Cons

  Very slow wiping free disk space.

  Summary

  I see the constant complaint about "malware".There is none.However as with any downloads from CNET be certain to press "decline in the gray box if you don`t want additional programs installed.

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• File shreds work

  OldSongster6/17/2014

  Pros

  Files shred very well

  Cons

  Disk shreds are not very good. Images are gone but the file names remain.

  Summary

  Ok but they need to work on the disk shredding as file names should not remain.

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