Privacy - Use CyberShredder to Securely Delete Files & Folders
Posted by: Barry Cleave in Portable Freeware, Windows OS, tags: File Deletion, Freeware, Portable Application, Portable Freeware, PortableApps, Programs, Security, Software, Utilities, Windows, WIndows Vista, Windows XPWhat’s This About?
CyberShredder is a very small portable application whose only purpose is to delete files and folders on your hard disk and remove all traces of the file. It does this by overwriting the file with other characters and changing the file entries in the system file index.
Why Would You Want It?
When Windows deletes files from your hard disk using the standard delete or cut/paste methods it does not erase all the file details, just the index entry. So the file is still there you just can’t see it. There are plenty of free, portable programs available to recover such files ( see Recuva - Easy and Quick Way to Recover Deleted Photos and Files). Over time the “deleted” file may be overwritten by new files but this could be slow and is a random process. If you need to make sure personal details or other sensitive information is erased, for instance if you want to sell a hardrive or your old computer, then you need a program like CyberShredder. However see the “Cons” and “What Could Make it Better” sections below.
What Does It Do - The Essentials?
Summary:
- Securely erases single or multiple files
- Securely erase single or multiple folders
- Uses different methods depending on level of security
Pros: What’s Good?
Features & Benefits
- Freeware
- Portable
- Easy to Use
- Good Options
- Installer Option
Cons:What’s Not So Good?
- Only drag and drop addition of files or folders
- Does not wipe previously deleted file space on hard disk
This means that if you have deleted files with the Windows OS CyberShredder can’t be used to overwrite the areas of the hardisk which may still contain sensitive information. However there are other programs that will do this for you 
More About What it Does in Detail:
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November 30th, 2008 at 6:02 pm - Edit
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December 1st, 2008 at 8:47 pm - Edit
I get this error when trying to run it..?
Exception Information
Code: 0xe0434f4d Flags: 0×00000001
Record: 0×0000000000000000 Address: )x000000007c812aeb
December 3rd, 2008 at 3:50 pm - Edit
Cool tool. I have limited personal information on my computer but do worry about files that I have deleted being retrieved. This app should alleviate that concern for me. Another great find.
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December 6th, 2008 at 12:45 pm - Edit
Hi,
5 Best…. Sorry can’t help with program errors I just don’t have the time. Best thing to start with is to contact the program developer.
Regards,
Barry Cleave
January 9th, 2009 at 11:53 am - Edit
Nice work man..keep it up.
February 18th, 2009 at 8:27 pm - Edit
Barry,
Do you accept products to review.
April 1st, 2009 at 2:13 pm - Edit
great tool, thank you bro!
April 13th, 2009 at 1:40 pm - Edit
great article, I’m still interesting to read this article..
May 12th, 2009 at 10:36 pm - Edit
Nice post! very interesting topic. keep on posting.
May 13th, 2009 at 10:29 am - Edit
Thanks! Interesting topic. Nice post!
June 9th, 2009 at 9:07 am - Edit
This is very useful for me if I lost my data, thanks.
June 16th, 2009 at 6:40 am - Edit
This is yet another sensational application that can be very useful indeed!
June 16th, 2009 at 11:59 pm - Edit
Thank you very much for the information I really appreciate it!! a found this nice site…
June 27th, 2009 at 7:36 pm - Edit
Very nice blog with nice informations, keep sharing bro.
July 2nd, 2009 at 10:15 am - Edit
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