Data Wipe

Data Wipe is a handy tool that helps you ensure deleted files are really gone for good. Just deleting a file and emptying the Recycle Bin doesn't cut it! Even after that, your files hang out in your hard drive's clusters and can be recovered with special software. But not if you use Data Wipe!

Easy File Deletion

This app smoothly integrates into your system. You can easily remove files by right-clicking on them in the context menu, which makes it super convenient to target multiple files and folders at once. If you prefer, you can always head to the main window where you’ll find several wipe categories.

User-Friendly Interface

Now, starting a wipe session from the main window can be a little tricky. The interface is pretty straightforward, but it doesn’t resize, and the navigation area feels cramped. This makes it tough to select the files or folders you want to wipe out. Plus, there’s no search feature to help locate specific items.

Wipe Categories & Settings

You do have access to various categories! For example, you can wipe entire sets of files based on their extensions or even erase unused parts of your disk drive. Before getting started, don't forget to check out the settings panel where you can choose from three different strength levels for wiping.

Scheduling Wipes

A cool feature of Data Wipe is its ability to schedule wipes! This is great if you're handling sensitive information that you'd rather others not stumble upon. However, selecting files is still done in that same compact way.

Cleansing Internet Traces

The app also has options for cleaning up your internet activity. You can easily wipe temporary files, cookies, and browsing history whenever needed.

Final Thoughts

In summary, wiping data isn’t usually necessary unless there's a good reason behind it. If that's the case for you, Data Wipe is a reliable choice! Even though its design might give you a bit of trouble at times, it's definitely worth trying out overall.