The File Shredder securely shreds files by overwriting them before they are deleted. Every character in the file is overwritten with customised random data, so it is secure, but a little slow. The file is also given a random name.

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GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)

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Operating Systems

Windows

Languages

English, German

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop, System Administrators

User Interface

Win32 (MS Windows)

Programming Language

Visual Basic

Related Categories

Visual Basic Cryptography Software, Visual Basic Archiving Software, Visual Basic File Shredders

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2002-08-22