Securely delete and destroy data from a hard drive or other mass storage device by overwriting old data with random characters by dragging and dropping files into the interface.
Files Terminator Free is a freeware file deleter app and secure cleaner developed by Elefant Software for Windows. It's comprehensive, well-designed and advanced.
The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below.
Permanently delete files with different algorithms with drag-and-drop
Files Terminator Free is a simple and easy-to-use tool that allows you to permanently delete files and wipe free disk space.
The utility protects the users privacy by permanently delete sensitive documents, images, videos and other files and by overwriting the free disk space.
The software uses several shredding methods (one pass Pseudorandom, British HMG IS5, two pass Russian GOST P50739-95, three pass US DoD 5220.22M, seven pass German VSITR, Canadian RCPM TSSIT OPS-II, Bruce Schneier and the 35-pass Peter Gutmann) and supports drag and drop for easier use.
During file shredding the content of the selected files are overwritten several times with random data and predefined characters and cannot be recovered any more.
Features of Files Terminator Free
- Clear user interface
- Deleting files without the possibility of their recovery.
- Support for action "drag and drop".
- User options for how the rewrite vacancy.
Compatibility and License
Files Terminator Free is provided under a freeware license on Windows from secure cleaning software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 2.7.0.5 is the latest version last time we checked.
Elefant Software accepts donations for the continued development of this free software.
What version of Windows can Files Terminator Free run on?
Files Terminator Free can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It runs on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems with no dedicated 64-bit download provided.
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