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Easy Shred 1.00
Easy Shred removes your files by overwriting them, permanent file shredding. more>> Easy Shred is probably one of the smallest and most efficient programs available for shredding files on your PC. As most people know "trashing" a file only removes its reference and it is very easy for the file to be recovered. On the other hand Easy Shred uses a negative algorithm to overwrite your files and folders multiple times. The end result is a file that is extremely difficult / costly to have recovered.<<less
Shredder 1.0.5
Shredder is a freeware program using which you can simply select files and shred them more>>
This is a threat if you have some sensitive data that you wish to remove. Shredder is a freeware application using which you can simply select files and shred them. With a very easy-to-use interface, just select the files, and click on shred.
The files once shred, even if recovered will not show the original contents.
RndShred 0.1.0
RndShred application will create a block of randomized data and writes this block of data over your entire file more>>
Each pass this block of data is re-randomized to prevent a data recover service from finding ghost versions of your data remaining after deleting a file by just using 1 pass.
Running 3 passes if good for simple usage , but 7+ passes is recommended to
prevent any possible way of recovering the data by testing depths of the write
impressions. There are many articles on the Internet describing how you can
recover data from a disk, even though the file has been physically overwritten
with new data. (Article in PcMagazine - October 1, 2003 - "All Is Not Lost")
RndSred can auto-rename your file to a random filename using the same # of
characters as the original. This will help to prevent someone from knowing
the name of the file.
Check the auto-delete box to delete the file once RndShred is finished.
Default is 8 passes for heavy-duty shredding. 3 Passes is a low setting, and
anything over 8 passes is probably overkill. Yet this depends on your drive
and media type. RndShred is assuming you are shredding files on a hard drive.
You should read up on the media you are trying to shred files on to determine
the best possible # of passes to render your information unrecoverable.

File Shredder 2
Completely delete files from your computer. more>>
File Shredder 2 is an effective program which is designed to securely shred files and folders on computer.
Files deleted with File Shredder can not be retrieved back. File Shredder supports multiple shredding algorithms up to 7 passes, US government compliant DoD 5220-22.M, Guttman method, shell integration on right click in Windows, Disk Wiper to shred unused free space.
With File Shredder you can remove files from your hard drive without fear they could be recovered. There are quite a few software tools today for retrieval of deleted files under Windows OS. Those tools, often referred to as "file recovery" software, are taking advantage of shortcoming of WIndows "delete" command that all are used regularly to delete files. Actually, the "delete" operation in Windows only removes bits of information from files so they appear deleted in OS. It is easy to retrieve those files using aforementioned specialized file recovery software.
Major Features:
- Add File(s) - Click to add files ready to be shredded. A file picker will appear. Select one or more files and press open. The files will appear in main pane. You can add as manu files as you want. Note that adding the files into shredding queue does not delete them and you can remove the files from queue latter
- Add Folder(s) - Click to add folders ready to be shredded. A folder picker will appear. Select a folder and press open. The folder will appear in main pane. You can add as manu folders as you want but you have to add them one by one. The whole folder structure is added including files and subfolders.
- Remove Selected - Click to remove a file(s) or folder(s) from the shredding queue. Don't confuse this option with Shred Files Now, this option only removes files that are intended for shredding from the queue and no changes are made to the actual files or folders on hard drive.
- Remove All - Click to remove all file(s) or folder(s) from the shredding queue. This option does the same as Remove Selected but it will clean the complete queue. No changes to files and folders on hard drive will occur.
- Shred Free Disk Space - This option will shred unused or free disk space across the whole disk volume. For instance, this option is very useful if you haven't shred your unwanted files regularly but instead you used regular windows delete command and now you want your previously deleted files unretrievable. Those files now can not be shredded by picking them since they are already deleted. This option will enforce shredding of everything you have deleted once using the regular delete command, whether it was yesterday or months ago.
- Shred Free Disk Space - After you picked the files ready to be shredded click on this button to execute permanent removal of files. Warning: this option can not be undone, make sure you haven't picked non intended files accidentally.
shred and delete files and folders on your computer. Shredded files can not be brought back by ... File Shredder is released under the GNU General Public License and it is free for personal andLicense:Freeware
File Shredder is free software to shred files and folders on your computer. File Shredder is released under the GNU General Public License and it is free for personal andLXG SHREDDER 1.7
LXG SHREDDER is a free and useful file shredder utility more>>
Here are some key features of "LXG SHREDDER":
- Drop basket alvailable (drag & drop basket files / folders)
- Context menu
- Fast shredding
- Tested with WINHEX 12 :
- Files Shredded cannot be recoverable
- SOURCE CODE IS SELL

Phile Shredder 4.0
Phile Shredder is a helpful tool which gives you the ability to wipe out or shred files. more>>
Phile Shredder 4.0 is a helpful tool which gives you the ability to wipe out or shred files. It will overwrite the contents of the file with an encryption algorithm. You will have an option to change the level of shredding that should be done to the file or files that you selected. The higher the level of shredding that you use, the more unrecoverable the file or files will be. This will be very essential in removing top secret items in your hard drive.
JB File Shredder 2.0
JB File Shredder is a free and very easy to use utility that will completely and permanently delete files more>>
completely unrecoverable, easy to use just drag and drop files and confirm shred (deletion ... use just drag and drop files and confirm shred (deletion) and your done. Only free and Easy to useLicense:Freeware
AutoShred - PDF 3.1
Windows-based software for protecting Adobe (PDF) file attachments. more>> To conduct business today, you must routinely share digital files containing sensitive data with an extended network of collaborators. Such data may involve your intellectual property, business plans, employees, customers, partners, and even your financials. Sharing this type of information without any protection is an invitation for disaster. If it were to fall into the wrong hands or used unethically, this information could cause serious damage to your business. AutoShred - PDF is a simple-but-powerful application that allows you to share Adobe files and impose automatic shred dates. AutoShred ?PDF also encrypts the files for safe online transmission. You can use AutoShred - PDF interface from a desktop icon, the Start menu, and from Outlook and Lotus?f you wish to create a secure file and include it as an email attachment. With AutoShred - PDF you dictate the date when a shared file automatically self-destructs. In addition, AutoShred - PDF always blocks the recipient? ability to cut-and-paste, drag-and-drop, and perform screen captures. To view content secured by AutoShred ?PDF, a recipient uses Pinion Receiver. Pinion Receiver is a FREE client application that lets recipients view and work with secured files, controls access to the files, enforces assigned permissions, and removes the files upon the expiration date. Pinion Receiver allows recipients to view and work with files that are secured with any Pinion Software product (AutoShred - Doc, AutoShred ?PDF, Pinion Desktop Packager, SecureMail, SecureCD, or SecureShare). When used from Outlook or Notes, AutoShred ?PDF inserts a link for your recipients to obtain the free Pinion Receiver. If used, in stand-alone mode, you must direct your recipients to www.pinionsoftware.com so that they can get the free Pinion Receiver.<<less
Soft193 Shredder 1.0
Soft193 Shredder willdelete files securely by erasing their contents completely more>>
Extra security measures can be implemented, including renaming of files/folders, setting their date to a random date prior to deleting, increasing the number of times the contents are erased, and by using a more secure overwriting method.
You can shred files and folders a number of ways, either by using the menu/toolbar commands or by dragging and dropping files/folders from other applications to Soft193 Shredder.
You can drop files/folders to the main window of Soft193 Shredder, to the special drop target panel.
Alternatively, you can drop them on the floating window drop target - a little window which can be moved to anywhere on your desktop.
You can also shred files/folders which have been copied to the Windows clipboard by another application (such as Windows Explorer). Do this by selecting "Shred clipboard" from the main menu or by clicking the "Clipboard" button on the toolbar.
By enabling the option "Confirm shredding of files/folders" you will be presented with a list of the items about to be shredded. You can check/uncheck items in the list, and then confirm whether you want them deleting.
Shredding can be stopped any time by clicking on the "Stop" button on the toolbar, or by clicking on "Stop" in the system tray pop-up menu.
FS File Shredder 2.0
File Shredder - remove files from your hard drive without fear they could be recovered. more>>
In order to remove, or shred files permanently from your system you have to use a program that is capable of rewriting the files with random series of binary data multiple times. This process is often called shredding. That way, the actual content of the file has been overwritten and the possibilities to recover such a shredded file are mostly theoretical.
File Shredder has been developed as fast, safe and reliable tool to shred company files. The author of this program released it free under GNU licence and you are welcome to download File Shredder and use it without any restrictions. File Shredder is simple but powerful program that surpasses manu commercial file shredders out there. The Author believes that such a utility should be available to anyone for free and that permanent and safe removal of confidential documents is a matter of basic right to privacy.
In File Shredder you can choose between 5 different shredding algorithms, each one gradually stronger than the previous one. It also has integrated Disk Wiper which uses shredding algorithm to wipe unused disk space.
Data Shredder 1.0.0.1
Data Shredder literally destroys files, free space and your Recycle Bin contents instead of only deleting them. That means your data contents once overwritten and destroyed It cant be recovered. The user therefore should be sure of the files, folders .etc. he/she wants to shred.There are many safeguards? more>> <<less

Easy Shred File Shredder 1.00
Easy Shred removes your files by overwriting them, permanent file shredding. more>> Easy Shred is probably one of the smallest and most efficient programs available for shredding files on your PC. As most people know using the trash can to "trash" a file only removes its reference and it is very easy for the file to be recovered. There are many free deleted file recovery tools available. On the other hand Easy Shred uses a negative algorithm to overwrite your files and folders multiple times. The end result of this is a file that is extremely difficult / costly to have recovered and for all but the most determined of people permanently removed. Whilst some programs can identify the names of shredded files Ive yet to find a program that could successfully recover the file data. Shredding can be initiated by either dragging or dropping your files / folders over the Easy Shred desktop icon or by right clicking on any files or folders you want shredding and using the Easy Shred option.<<less

Simple File Shredder 3.2
Securely delete your private files more>> Simple File Shredder is a utility that securely deletes your files so they cant be restored using recovery software.
SFS ensures your privacy by:
-Scrambling the file name
-Over-writing the file up to 25 times with random bytes
-Change the file date/time to a random date/time value
-Verify the file has been completely shredded before deleting it
A good use for Simple File Shredder would be to securely delete electronic financial statements, private e-mail, porn, etc.
Why do you need Simple File Shredder?
When you delete a file using the conventional Windows Delete method, the file is not destroyed. Windows simply acknowledges the file is no longer needed and considers it free space. The file will exist in a recoverable state until its over-written with other data. When you use Simple File Shredder to delete (shred) a file, it gives the file a meaningless name and ?e-writes?the file with random data. If the file was ever restored using recovery software, it would be worthless.<<less
Security23 1.8
Security23 contain 23 powerful tools to save your privacy in windows XP and protect your files from hackers . more>>
Morguds Erasure Suite 2.0
Completely and irreversibly destroy, eliminate, and shred any data on HDD more>> This suite of utility programs is designed to completely and irreversibly destroy, eliminate, and shred any trace of previous data on your hard drive. Use At Your Own Risk! This suite is provided without any warranty (implied or otherwise) and in no event shall the software authors or contributors be liable for any damages arising from the use of this software. This suite, and the software therein, are provided `as is. Please refer to the included text files for detailed information about each utility.
Available Options:
1. HDDErase (preferred) - `Secure Erase hard drive (IDE/ATA, Serial ATA)
2. e-Maxx - a good secondary wipe option (IDE/ATA, Serial ATA)
3. Zap63 - Clear MBR, boot managers/overlays, and any boot sector viruses
4. Exit to DOS prompt
Instructions:
1. Boot from this floppy disk or CD-ROM (make sure to set your boot order in the BIOS).
2. Select option #1 (preferred) or #2 to wipe your hard drive.
3. Afterwards, select option #3 to wipe your boot sector.
4. Your drive will then be clean to install an OS (FDISK) or sell/donate.
At DOS prompt:
* Type menu [enter] to return to the Main Menu.
* If applicable, your CD-ROM drive is R: (SMARTDRV enabled)
* (Any secondary CD-ROM drive is S: and so on)<<less