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File Shredder
4.3
www.fileshredder.org
Freeware
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Review

This review applies to version 2.0 The latest version of this software will soon be reviewed by our informers.

With File Shredder utility for Windows, the users will be able to erase any file from the hard drive beyond the point of recovery. This tool is free and has an attractive interface designed for ease of use, so that even novices will be able to understand every function.

Windows systems never really delete files properly and that is why recovery programs are capable of retrieving "unrecoverable" files. File Shredder is GNU, meaning its free, open-licensed and can be used in many ways. The program is capable of rewriting the erased files with a random series of binary data multiple times, known as shredding.

Users can choose between 5 improved and different shredding algorithms, each one gradually stronger than the previous one. There is also a "Disk Wiper" tool included, which uses one of the shredding algorithms to wipe unused disk space and help free up all wasted space.

Unfortunately the author doesn't give any kind of support for File Shredder but users can keep up to date by checking the website.
  • Free.
  • Uses 5 algorithms to erase files.
  • Files aren't recoverable.
  • Includes a disk wiper tool to free unused space.
  • No support.
  • Manual updates.
  • Some files were recoverable even after using it.

Reviewed by: Max Santillana

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Reviewed: Last year

What's new in version 2.0

In this version of File Shredder users can choose between 5 improved and different shredding algorithms, each one gradually stronger than the previous one.

New of this version also has been included the "Disk Wiper" tool which uses one of the shredding algorithms to wipe unused disk space and help free-up all wasted space.
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Main Window Main Window Installation Installation Shredding files Shredding files Disk wipe Disk wipe

Latest comments

Guest #15284700(beginner) Last year 
Very easy to use and very effective. Recommend highly.
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sandflatman(beginner) 2 years ago 
There are at least 2 programs called "file shredder;" an opensource free
program from fileshredder.org and a paid version from mazepath.com.
Latest version from fileshredder.org is 1.20, from mazepath.com it is 4.3.
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