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Freeware - File Management - Delete Data Permanently

DeleteOnClick is a very simple-to-use program that securely deletes (wipes) files so that they cannot be undeleted or recovered. Implemented as a Windows Explorer extension so you just need to right-click on the files then choose 'Securely Delete' to wipe the files. Warning! Use with caution. Once a file is wiped it cannot be undeleted or recovered with any tools. A comprehensive help file is included, although you won't need to read it.

UltraShredder shreds files by overwriting them 199 times with random characters, saving it to disk each time, and then bypasses the recycle bin. If the file were to be recovered by a restoration program, they would only be able to see unintelligible characters on disk where the file used to be. The program is very small with a minute memory footprint, and makes no changes to your system whatsoever. Use with caution, when it's gone it's REALLY gone!

NoTrace is a powerful "I/O Trace Prevention Utility" which will help you eliminate files which were marked by the system as deleted but were not physically removed. By using NoTrace you can protect your local disk against intruders who might be looking for a way to recover your data and you can also stop hiding your floppy disks from nosy roommates.

Shredder overwrites the file you choose with binary data (basically garbage) making it unreadable and useless even if it is recovered. It will work with any type of file and it's use is very basic and simple.

Ares is a portable file destroyer that leaves the selected file(s) totally unrecoverable. Ares works by overwriting the selected file(s) before deleting them rather than using the typical windows method which allows the files you have deleted to be restored.

TritaFile is a program that shreds any file (archive, hidden, system, read only) or folder. It's use is very simple, just drag and drop files into the TritaFile main window, but be careful, there's no recovery from this type of deletion! It's possible to set some options (shredding method, loading at startup, warnings, ecc.)

When you delete a file from your system, the contents are still visible on your harddisk and can be recovered at a later date - that's why it's crucial to use a secure deletion tool when working with sensitive data. AnalogX SuperShredder destroys files using the most secure methods; NISPOM (the US government DoD spec) and GUTMANN, plus it can be completely customized for the ultimate in secure deletion!
Be careful! There's no recovery from this type of deletion.