WinUtilities File Shredder

So, you know how hitting delete on files and folders is super easy? But even after they disappear from the Recycle Bin, they can still be dug up again. No worries though! You can totally stop that from happening with tools like WinUtilities File Shredder. This handy software makes sure those deleted files stay gone for good.

Easy to Use Interface

The interface is pretty user-friendly. It has several tabs, and the first one gives you a quick rundown on how to get started. You’ll see it’s simple to wipe out files, folders, or even stuff from your Recycle Bin. Plus, you can clean free space on your drive to ensure those removed files are really gone—no chance of recovery!

How It Works

You can add files and folders by dragging them into the main window or by using the browse option. Before you start shredding, there’s a choice of removal methods like single pass, DOD, NSA, or Guttman. Each method uses a different number of passes for deletion.

Removal Methods Explained

Now here’s something to keep in mind: some methods might take longer if you're wiping a lot of files at once. Unfortunately, you can't set a custom number of passes or make it auto-wipe everything automatically.

Managing Your Disk Space

If you’ve got items sitting in your Recycle Bin, they’re still taking up space! You can check this in a special section and remove them if needed. Plus, there’s this cool feature called “wash free space.” It doesn’t need specific files; you just pick a whole drive—even removable ones! This will overwrite empty disk clusters until there’s almost no trace left of what used to be there.

Your Go-To Tool for Privacy

In short, WinUtilities File Shredder is super useful if you're dealing with sensitive info that shouldn’t be hanging around. Its built-in methods make sure deleted items are way harder—or even impossible—to recover from beyond the Recycle Bin!

Find More Tools

If you're interested in more options, WinUtilities File Shredder is part of these download collections: File Shredder.