File Eraser for Windows

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Developer’s Description

Use different methods in overwriting deleted files with random numbers.

When you delete a file, Windows changes a special byte and marks the occupied space as free space. But the file contents remains unchanged on the disk. You can easily restore such a file with special software. It is not the way to delete confidential information. This program overwrites the deleted file a few times in different ways with random numbers.

File Eraser for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: July 26, 2006

Latest update: November 7, 2008

Version: 1.1.1.2

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 95
Windows NT
Windows ME
Windows 98
Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 5,234

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

2/5

3 User Votes

Won't overwrite already-deleted files
werehatrackMay 3, 2009
Pros
Very simple to use, and effective for what it was designed to do.
Cons
Not useful for bulk security where the not-in-use areas of a disk need to be overwritten to destroy traces of deleted files. The interface isn't intuitive, and it lacks useful help files and instructions. Their website appears to be in Russian.
Summary
Okay as a file shredder; limited utility for security purposes. One of the more important functions of programs in this category is to provide a way to completely overwrite all of the "blank" space on a disc, as a means of ensuring that already-deleted files are unrecoverable. This program will not do that. Additionally, the program's controls are not helpful; this is a simple tool best used by the technically adept, not a utility that the average user will find safe and easy to employ.
How good is the program?
larrymctexOctober 31, 2007
Pros
How often have you used the program since 6 Apr 07 and how well has it worked? Have you noticed any bugs or glitches?
Cons
Summary
Good Program
scastanonApril 6, 2007
Pros
It's a simple and easy way to get rid of private files/folders in your computer
Cons
no context availability...would be nice though!
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