The File Shredder - Secure File Deletion download

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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Additional Project Details

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

Registered

2002-08-22

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