Deletor

There's a high chance that you lose a bunch of files due to system failures, crashes or faulty disk drives. There are options to bring back deleted files, but you might also need to permanently remove classified documents so that others don't access them. A simple delete doesn't do the trick and this is where applications like Deletor come in handy to make sure target files are as good as gone.

After a short and uneventful setup process, the application throws you into a set of thorough commands, buttons and other configurable settings. You might feel a little overwhelmed at first, but the interface is fitted with helpful tooltips and although abundant, options are easy to understand and use.

Your workspace is split into several panels, and if you take the time to properly configure, much attention or effort won't be required later on. This is because the application can keep an eye on a selection of folders and each time files that correspond to your criteria are found, they are removed.

As such, you'll be able to create multiple profiles for large files, documents, junk and others, which you can put under the scope. Several options enable you to specify whether or not to delete empty folders, include system files, provide custom extensions to remove or skip and more.

Scheduling is also possible, with the application being able to quickly check for any modifications as soon as you run it. In this regard, you can include files that are altered according to a certain date and time, or even a custom size value.

Sadly, there is only one implemented algorithm to shred files, namely DoD, with no way to configure related settings. You can test out your profiles, with a log displaying all processes and related details, which you can save to file.

On an ending note, Deletor is a neat app you might want to keep around, especially if working with classified documents or files you quickly need to dispense of. It might take a little while to go through all functions, but the overall configuration process is easy enough and provides powerful feedback. It's simple, intuitive, practical and definitely worth a try.