Absolute Delete for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffNovember 7, 2008

Absolute Delete securely removes files and folders and frees up disk space, but a tendency to lock up while deleting files is a big negative.

The program's interface is pleasingly simple: check boxes are next to areas available for cleaning, and a single button removes files. Among its nine Windows and Internet options, you can empty the Recycle Bin, delete temporary files, and clear the Recent Documents list. You easily can schedule regular cleanups of selected areas as well. Absolute Delete also integrates with your context menus, allowing you to quickly delete any file or folder or free up disk space when a drive is selected.

Although its features won't blow you away, it would be a decent tool to keep your computer free of unnecessary files and optimize disk space--if only it hadn't crashed a couple of times in our tests. With its instability issues, we can't recommend this seven-day program as a safe way to remove online and offline traces.

Absolute Delete for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: September 20, 2004

Latest update: November 7, 2008

Version: 2.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows NT
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server

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Total Downloads: 51,776

Downloads Last Week: 0

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User Reviews

2/5

5 User Votes

Unimpressive except for the problems it causes.
the_korboJanuary 18, 2010
Pros
This program is a good example of a waste of time (there is not much positive to say about a program that doesn't do what it promises).
Cons
Will not delete files that are problematic.
Summary
For those who have trouble removing the software, recommend you search for full name, which starts with Snowcamel Absolute Delete. This should let you remove the program using the Windows tool. Don't rely on communication from the vendor, as they apparently do not respond to emails.
not good even
kjmirfanAugust 15, 2009
Pros
i wanted to delete files of vista which can't be deleted by windows explorer. this software also failed to do that.
Cons
it should delete all files even protected system files
Summary
i wanted to delete all files of vista without formatting hard disk but this software fialed
just not good
johnsox1April 11, 2006
Pros
Just 1 pro - easy to use interface.
Cons
I have WinXp Home. Gobbles up ram when running in background. causes other programs to freeze or crash. No uninstall option. Masks itself from Windows Add/Remove Programs. So how do you delete Absolute Delete? Email to support@snowcamel.com returned as undeliverable.
Summary
hung PC multiple times (windows98), couldn't use
User12345February 28, 2005
Pros
Cons
even ctrl-alt-delete didn't work. had to turn off and reboot.
Summary
ABSOLUTE DELETE IS TOP
September 22, 2004
Pros
Cons
Summary
It's a common misconception that deleted files are fysically removed from the hard disk. A deleted file is flaged by the operating system that it can be overwritten but until this is done, the actual file can easily be recovered by an undelete tool. Only with ABSOLUTE DELETE you are deleting and overwriting files at the same time, save, clean and unrecoverable.

Developer’s Description

Remove deleted files permanently with no chances of recovering.