Eraser

by Eraser Team

Eraser is an open-source Windows utility for people who want to overwrite files, folders, or unused disk space rather than only removing file references.

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: Eraser Team

Release : Eraser 6.2.0.2998

Antivirus check: VirusTotal report

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Eraser helps Windows users remove unwanted files and folders by replacing their stored contents with new data. It can also work on unused disk space where deleted items may have left data behind. This is useful when clearing personal documents from a computer or preparing a drive for another use. The program is open source and works with drives recognized by Windows.

Scheduled tasks let you overwrite selected data or unused disk space without starting each job manually.

You can choose how data is overwritten, from one cycle to repeated cycles or a method you configure yourself. A scheduler lets you arrange jobs in advance, while Windows Explorer integration adds a right-click command for selected items. The interface provides controls for choosing what to process and setting up tasks, so you can start a job when needed or run it later.

Features:

  • Overwrite individual files and entire folders
  • Process unused space left by deleted files
  • Choose from preset data replacement methods
  • Configure repeated overwrite cycles
  • Schedule data removal jobs for later
  • Start a job from Explorer's right-click menu
Windows 7, 8, and 10
Requires .NET Framework

PROS
Adds erasure commands to Windows Explorer menus.
Schedules recurring file and free-space wiping tasks.
Offers several selectable data overwrite methods.

CONS
Scheduled tasks take some effort to configure.
Multiple overwrite passes can take considerable time.
SSD wear leveling limits file overwrite reliability.
Secure Eraser
Secure Eraser helps Windows users overwrite selected files, folders, partitions, and drives. It also includes tools for clearing unused disk space and system items.