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Freeraser for Windows

  • Free
  • In English
  • V1.0.0.23
  • 3.5
  • (99)

Alternative recycle bin for sensitive files

Freeraser is a free file shredder that will render sensitive information unrecoverable.

Deleting a file in Windows doesn't mean that it disappears forever. The system simply marks the space as free, but the actual file is still there and can easily be recovered with the appropriate software.

So if you want to make sure your deleted files can't be recovered later on, use Freeraser, an alternative Recycle Bin for Windows that erases files securely so that they can't be retrieved with a recovery tool. Freeraser features a nicely-designed resizable icon with transparency effects, and looks much better than the standard Windows bin.

Freeraser supports three deletion methods (fast, forced and ultimate) and works very efficiently. Just bear in mind that you need to be absolutely sure you want to delete these files: although the program lets you stop the deleting process, it doesn't have an "undo" option. Also, it would be great to have Freeraser included in Windows context menu, just like the Windows Recycle bin is.

Simple, yet powerful, Freeraser is an efficient recycle bin that securely deletes your files so they can't be recovered.

Changes

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  • Pros

    • Nice icon with transparency effects
    • Features three deletion methods
    • You can stop the deleting process
  • Cons

    • No undo option
    • Not integrated into context menu
 0/4

App specs

  • License

    Free

  • Version

    1.0.0.23

  • Latest update

  • Platform

    Windows

  • OS

    Windows Vista

  • Language

    English

    Available languages

    • Czech
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • Finnish
    • French
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Dutch
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Swedish
    • Turkish
    • Chinese
  • Downloads

    64.4K

    Last month's downloads

    • 89
  • Size

    2.04 MB

  • Developer

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Freeraser for PC

  • Free
  • In English
  • V1.0.0.23
  • 3.5
  • (99)

User reviews about Freeraser

by Anonymous

Does the job... Good and it does the job but no right click menu option. switched to "Secure Eraser". Also use "Lock Hunter".

by Anonymous

Classy replacement for window trash bin. . It rocks. Worth the time too download. Easy too use. You can set the transparency and discover where it is on the screen with drag of mouse. Ultimate delete is automatically set for what seems too be Gutman x10. Love the drag and drop action. Pros: Works fine and is mighty cool looking. Cons: Should have an option too where you can right click on any file and it appears as an option too use.

by Anonymous

Slow but effective. Freeraser is a great little program and works as stated. However it is not lightening fast. Nor should one expect to completely erase a file in 2 seconds. It takes time. Maybe a few mins for a 5mb file. longer for bigger files. But the big pro is it is very simple to use, very useful, and 100% effective. I do appreciate the developers for making this tool FREE. Thank you Softonic. hugs and kisses Pros: simple to install and use. Can delete 1 file at a time. Can delete folders. Not just delete. but WIPE so there is no recovery possible. Cons: a tad slow, but well worth the wait.

by Anonymous

what a great app!. its great! love the desktop icon and the drag & drop option. its one of the best that i've tried. its simple and easy to use. Pros: has a desktop iconsimple and easy to use Cons: lacks the option of freeing disk space

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