Secure Eraser for Windows download

Product summary

Secure Eraser is a free Windows utility developed by ASCOMP Software GmbH that permanently removes files. It falls under system utilities for file management, specifically tools designed for secure deletion. The program is designed to overwrite and erase data so that files cannot be recovered.

Compatibility and supported languages

German
English

The application runs on Windows XP and earlier versions of Windows. It is offered in multiple languages to accommodate a broad user base.

Distribution and version history

Added to the software catalog in 2011
Current release: version 5
Most recent update: February 20, 2016

Usage statistics and popularity

Total downloads recorded: 96,585
Downloads in the last week: 5
Notable user regions include: Netherlands, Canada, United States

Size and system footprint

Secure Eraser typically requires less disk space than many other utilities in the same category, making it lightweight to install and run.

Technical

Title

Secure Eraser

Requirements

Windows

Language

English

Available languages

German
English

License

Free

Latest update

2025-11-23

Author

ASCOMP Software GmbH

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