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Jack the Shredder for Windows

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Jack the Shredder is a utility that permanently destroys files using government-standard algorithms. It protects your privacy by securely erasing sensitive documents and preventing data recovery, guarding against identity theft.

  • Pros

    • Offers ten distinct shredding algorithms
    • Allows up to 100 selectable shredding passes
    • Integrates with the right-click context menu
    • Supports drag and drop for files and folders
    • Generates a report log of shredded files

  • Cons

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Jack the Shredder for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
1.0
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows XP
Additional Requirements
Windows XP
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Total Downloads
150
Downloads Last Week
11
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Developer’s Description

By Dashworks
Protect yourself from identity theft destroying your private documents.
An easy-to-use file shredder with unique features. Protect your data, and your privacy, from unwanted intrusions and snooping; protect yourself from identity theft. Includes free 'Chief Inspector' program that actually shows you that your 'deleted' files often still exist, and that you need 'Jack the Shredder' to permanently destroy them. Choose from ten different shredding algorithms, many based on official government shredding standards, with up to 100 passes selectable for each. Set up Preset folders to be shredded and file types to be excluded. Drag and Drop files and folders onto 'Jack' to shred them. Or right-click on any file or folder on your computer and choose "Shred" from the pop-up menu. Special Safety Mode to guard against accidental shredding. Generate a report log of files shredded.
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