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Eraser
A security tool to remove sensitive data from your Windows hard drive
Eraser is a secure data removal tool for Windows. It completely removes sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns. -
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Darik's Boot and Nuke
A hard drive disk wipe and data clearing utility
Darik's Boot and Nuke ("DBAN") is a self-contained boot image that securely wipes hard disk drives (HDDs). DBAN is appropriate for personal use, bulk data destruction, or emergency data destruction for HDDs, but is not recommended for solid-state drives (SSDs), sanitization that requires auditable compliance documentation, or technical support. -
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BleachBit
deletes junk files to free disk space and improve privacy
BleachBit frees disk space and maintains privacy. Cleans cache, Internet history, temporary files, logs, cookies, Firefox, Google Chrome, Flash, Windows, Linux, and more. Downloads are at www.bleachbit.org and source code is at GitHub. -
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SuperDiskFormatter
Advanced Disk Formatter.
Conveniently format, dismount, choose a new allocation unit size or a new file system for your disks and partitions using this simple tool SuperDiskFormatter was reviewed by Alexandra Sava (4.5/5) Not only does Windows come with built-in utilities to make the formatting of external drives fairly easy, but the process itself is quite straightforward. Then again, given the plethora of manufacturers, interfaces and various compatibility aspects, sometimes you may need to rely on specialized tools to format drives and partitions. SuperDiskFormatter is a lightweight tool that provides a simple way to format disks, change the file system, force dismount partitions and change the new volume label. -
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BitKiller securely shreds files and directories, removing them completely from your hard disk. It can quickly and efficiently overwrite files using anything from random data to the Gutmann method. It also changes filenames to make them harder to find. No setup or installation needed.
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WipeFreeSpace
Secure wiping/shredding of free disk space with many methods
WipeFreeSpace is a program to securely erase/wipe/overwrite/shred the free space on file systems WITHOUT DESTROYING EXISTING FILES, to prevent recovery of deleted sensitive data. This allows protecting the user's privacy when e.g. selling the drive or the whole computer. The following filesystems are supported: - Ext2/3/4, - NTFS, - XFS, - ReiserFSv3/4, - FAT12/16/32, - MinixFS1/2, - JFS, - HFS/HFS+, - OCFS. The following wiping methods are supported: Gutmann-like, random, Schneier, DoD. Additionally, WipeFreeSpace can finalize wiping the filesystem by writing blocks of zeros, which is friendly for sparse files, virtual systems and other places where zeroed-out space is not physically allocated. See the project homepage https://wipefreespace.sourceforge.io and the project Wiki in the menu above. To prevent clear-text data from being left on the drive in the first place, you can use LibSecRm (https://libsecrm.sourceforge.io), which wipes the data on-the-fly. -
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dotNet Disk Imager
Lightweight RAW and ZIP disk images reader and writer to USB or SD
IMPORTANT!!! Since this is new software, your web browser, operating system or even possibly antivirus software may report security alerts against this tool. Please ignore that messages until this tool gets widely spread. This program is highly inspired by Win32 Disk Imager and sort of copies it's function. However, I've added some features, like verification of readed/writed image file and the most important is on the fly support for zipped images. Another features worth mentioning are simultaneous write to multiple devices at one time or wiping of device filesystem and partitions. I would be happy to hear your feedback and I'm ready to listen to your suggestions. Feel free to request new features, if I found them interesting I will definitely implement them. Requires .NET Framework 4.6.1 (download here: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=671729 ) Supports Windows 7 and newer. If you need older Windows support, use Win32 Disk Imager. Please write a review. -
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FilExile
The Stubborn File/Directory Deletion Tool
Simple program intended to delete and remove stubborn directories and files that cannot be removed by other means either because the path is too long, the name is invalid, or any of other errors that can be incurred upon file or directory deletion. For a lightweight, no installation necessary version of FilExile, try FilExile Portable! https://sourceforge.net/projects/filexileport.filexile.p/ -
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FOG is a free open-source cloning/imaging solution/rescue suite. FOG can be used to image Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Window 8 PCs using PXE, PartClone, and a Web GUI to tie it together. Includes featues like memory and disk test, disk wipe, av scan & task scheduling.
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VeraWipe
Secure Disk Wipe
A secure disk wipe tool based on VeraCrypt encryption engine. Release archives are signed using PGP key with fingerprint 607E5A7AD030D38E5E5C2CA502C30AE90FAE4A6F belonging to Mounir IDRASSI and which can be found on major key servers (e.g.. https://keys.openpgp.org/vks/v1/by-fingerprint/607E5A7AD030D38E5E5C2CA502C30AE90FAE4A6F). -
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Linux Disk Destroyer
A disk schredder application for debian-linux systems
This application wipes your storage units (HDDs, SSDs, and flash drives) and renders them unrecoverable. This process is irreversible, and the data cannot be recovered later. Using this application is especially recommended if you're considering selling your storage units. The program is powered by the default kernel module, the "shred" tool. It's bilingual (English and Turkish) and easy to use. Simply select your drive and click the "Destroy!" button. -
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Naraeon Secure Erase
Naraeon Secure Erase is Secure Erase environment for SATA/NVMe SSDs.
Naraeon Secure Erase is Secure Erase environment for SATA/NVMe SSDs. Using NVIDIA VGAs and having trouble? see https://www.naraeon.net/en/other-naraeon-products/latest-naraeon-secure-erase/ -
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LLF-Tool-for-Linux
Low Level Format Tool for debian-based systems
This simple application performs a pseudo-low level format on your disks. It has minimal dependencies and runs on the system's own kernel modules (dd). WARNING! This process cannot be stopped! -
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NDW - Network Data Wiping Hard Disks HDD
Wipe erase data from hdds on the network, unlimited hard disks
Automated network based hard disk drives / storage devices erasure is server based software which installs on a central server. Server is connected to network switches and several PXE boot enabled workstations are attached to the network. As soon as the workstation is powered on, it boots off the network via the server and begins wiping all the attached hard disk drives. Once all the hard drives are wiped, data related to each hard disk is stored in the central server’s database. Read WIKI Automated unattended network based data erasure wiping Comprehensive Reporting Web GUI reporting Generates certificate of data erasure Barcodes Labels Graphs Pie / Bar / Line Charts Hard Disks bad sectors & health reporting Hard Disk SMART Data collection Database Driven Distributed System Hard Disk Drives health reports Part Open Source * Friendly GUI Graphical User Interface Mass Hard Disk Drive Destruction Data Wiping HDD Data Eraser Storage Array Data Wipe -
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Data Eraser
Proficient Data Eraser Application capable of wipes hard disk.
BitRaser for File facilitate you to delete entire data from your computer hard disk forever. Software can remove all web history, application traces, system traces, files and folders including partitions also from Windows based OS. It can permanently delete all sensitive and crucial information and keep you away from any kind of legal consequences. -
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File Wiper .NET
Tool written in C# to safely delete existing files.
File Wiper .NET is a program intended to safely destroy the content of files. This destructive job is done by overwriting the content of a given file before deleting it. To overwrite the file content a user can choose one of the predefined wiping algorithms. Further, after wiping the file content the name of a file is also overwritten using a special wiping algorithm. -
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LibSecRm - Secure Removal Library
A library for secure deleting data on-the-fly
LibSecRm (LIBrary for SECure ReMoval) is a set of replacements for these standard C functions which cause data removing from files. The data is first securely wiped on-the-fly, to protect the user's privacy, then the original functions are called. There is NO NEED to rebuild your software, because LibSecRm is a pre-loadable library, meaning you just need to RUN the software with LibSecRm loaded. LibSecRm is also a development library. The following wiping methods are supported: Gutmann-like, random, Schneier, DoD. See the project homepage https://libsecrm.sourceforge.io and the project Wiki in the menu above. To wipe data that was left on the drive by using "normal" delete operations, you can take a look at WipeFreeSpace (https://wipefreespace.sourceforge.io), which wipes the space used by files marked as deleted (and other things, too). -
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ShredBitz is a free and simple file shredder tool that can wipe selected files from any hard disk drive. ShredBitz is written in the java programming language and uses a custom written algorithm for shredding. ShredBitz is a very powerful tool.
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Xorin
Xorin data erase & clone software
Xorin is a secure drive erase program that provides the perfect solution to anyone who wants to secure their private data before selling or utilization their PC or drive storage. Xorin is also good in all situations where you want to ensure that deleted data stays deleted and that it can never be recovered. Xorin operates from its own Linux-based bootable environment, Linux or Windows operation system. Xorin supports all popular security methods and standards including DoD 5220.22-M. You can erase your drives unlimited times. In our free version we do not limit quantity of erasing. Also there is no program limitation for parallel drive quantity you want erase. -
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With Context-Shredder you can destroy your sensitive files. Choose from simple destruction or shredding by Peter Gutmann 35 times. Eraser -Tool for Windows. An user can create deletion tasks, overwrite the available free space or destroy disk drives with the help of this handy tool. The included Portable -[Context-Shredder] allows the user to navigate and view all the files found on the system. You need the .Net Framework 4.0 from Microsoft.
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JRawWriter
A Windows 'dd' frontend
This frontend makes it easier (and probably more safe) to use the Windows version of dd (http://www.chrysocome.net/dd) program. User can: * Select the disk device (a partition or a root one) * Put a binary image onto the device * Save a binary image of the selected device to a file * Erase the selected device (fill it with zeroes) Suitable for: * Create a bootable USB disks from an ISO images * Backup disks * Make an ISO image from CD disk * Erase corrupted MBR's which Windows can not handle USE WITH CAUTION - it is a very beta version. Note that the app is writen in JAVA, so you need the JRE installed. -
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DiskBoss
File management, file sync, and data wiping tool
DiskBoss is an automated, rule-based data management and analysis solution designed to give users complete control over their storage environments. It enables advanced disk space analysis, file classification, duplicate detection, and secure cleanup operations — all within a fast and customizable interface. The software supports high-speed file synchronization and secure data migration, ensuring reliability and data integrity across systems. Users can create automated policies to perform real-time disk monitoring, scheduled cleanups, and bulk file operations with minimal manual effort. Its integrated command-line utility and server version extend automation and scalability for enterprise use. With continuous updates, DiskBoss integrates AI-powered reporting, advanced visualization, and improved fault tolerance for a seamless, professional-grade file management experience. -
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ExFormatter
Advanced fast device formatter
ExFormatter is a drive formatter that allows you to do a complete and fast formatting, with advanced formatting tools. -
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KillDisk
Disk Wiping Software
KillDisk is a program written in python for Unix based systems for wiping a hard drive. It can wipe a hard drive using all zeroes or random data, and as many times as you want to specify. If you'd like to donate there's several ways to do so: PayPal: https://paypal.me/gerowen Bitcoin (BTC): bc1q86c5j7wvf6cw78tf8x3szxy5gnxg4gj8mw4sy2 Monero (XMR): 42ho3m9tJsobZwQDsFTk92ENdWAYk2zL8Qp42m7pKmfWE7jzei7Fwrs87MMXUTCVifjZZiStt3E7c5tmYa9qNxAf3MbY7rD LiberaPay: https://liberapay.com/gerowen -
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WipeOut is secure data deletion method & application. WipeOut method is designed to be fast and secure. WipeOut also has many sub schemes for faster (but not weak) wipe process .