CNET Editors' review
With hackers monitoring passwords, cookies, and browsing, users need all the protection they can get. Wipe claims to offer that protection in such an easy manner anyone can use it.
This freeware advertises its ease and does not disappoint. We have tested several programs that perform the same task and have never used one as simplified as Wipe. The download consists of a screen listing hundreds of programs that may contain personal data you do not want to share. From Windows XP to temporary Internet files, each is displayed with the number of files and the amount of space each takes. Users have the opportunity to deselect a program if they do not wish it wiped, but beyond that there is not much flexibility.
Clicking the "Delete!" button takes users to a friendly screen displaying the program icon that is being cleaned, along with a rapidly changing list of what specific file is being deleted, a tally of the files and space being cleared, and a graph letting users know how much longer they must wait.
Wipe may be frustrating for computer experts looking for a customizable security option, since it keeps things so simple that users are given few choices or settings to change. However, its simplicity is a benefit, as it makes Wipe an effective and simple option for users of all experience levels. We highly recommend this download for anyone looking to enhance security.
Publisher's Description
From PrivacyRoot:
Wipe is an easy tool to clear user browsing history, clean index.dat files, remove cookies, cache, temporary internet files, search history and any other tracks. Contains fantastic preview list and lets you review tracks before removal. Anti recovery methods supported. WIPE has an additional built-in tool to protect your privacy screen lock.
What's new in this version: Version 2012.03 has added support for FireFox 10.
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3.5 starsout of 31 votes
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"Practical, simple and effective"
Version: Wipe 2011.07
Pros
You just run it before switching off your machine and your privacy is reasonably protected
Cons
Actually nothing against this good f software
Summary
These new russian yougsters are proposing more and more interesting software
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"There are better cleaners"
Version: Wipe 2011.06
Pros
It's free and easy to use
Cons
The default settings don't clean out all the junk and if you make changes on what to clean you need to be experienced
Summary
It's an OK free cleaner but spend the money and get a good cleaner like Mil Shield
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"excellent product"
Version: Wipe 2011.06
Pros
does exactly what it suppose to do
Cons
none so far
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"Bad news!!"
Version: Wipe 2011.06
Pros
Does the job so good it wiped out essential components for real player.
Cons
Made Real Player not able to "Download Video" Made ot in operable. Uninstalled Wipe, and reinstalled Real Player. Bad news.
Summary
Do not use. CNET should have checked this out before giving such rave reviews.
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"Nice tool for cleaning"
Version: Wipe 2011.06
Pros
Program works fast and easy.
Cons
I have no complaints
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"Not a "Free" Product as advertised"
Version: Wipe 2011.05
Pros
Didn't get past the screen that requested the "donation" so I have nothing to say pro or con but probably wouldn't have downloaded the program if I knew it was to be paid for.
Cons
Can't get by the "donation" screen to use the product except "for payy."
Summary
A purchase product.
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"Keeps clutter out"
Version: Wipe 2011.05
Pros
Good for cleaning
Cons
could be easier for novice
Summary
Keeps system clean
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"It does what is says"
Version: Wipe 2.61
Pros
It does what it says it will do.
Cons
Wake up, Cnet! This is an old version! If you want to download Wipe, go to the publisher's site to get the latest version.
Summary
After I had downloaded Wipe from Cnet I checked for updates, which took me to the publisher's download page. Unfortunately it installed the new version alongside the old one, rather than overwriting it, so I then had to uninstall what I had just downloaded from Cnet.
It's not free after all. Under "Delete method" in Settings I just found that to achieve anything other than "Standard delete", after which data can be recovered, you have to register, which "requires license fee payment" for an activation key. Take away 3 of those 4 stars I gave it!
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"This is a NASTY application"
Version: Wipe 2.55
Pros
none whatsoever
Cons
It highjacked my browser.
Thank god i have Revo uninstaller because it is VERY difficult to uninstall.Summary
GARBAGEWARE
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"Quick, efficient, complete, easy...."
Version: Wipe 2.55
Pros
Wipe does for me what I want it to. No muss, no fuss, no bother..
Cons
I don't like that it wasn't available when computers first came out and did they have clutter...
Summary
I wasn't disappointed in Wipe's performance. What's not to like?
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