Secure and fast file deletion tool, integrates with the Windows Shell to shred files and folders with 5 methods.
Free File Wiper is a freeware file shredder app and secure cleaner, developed by My Portable Software for Windows. It's pretty light on system resources.
The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC.
Completely erase files from your hard drive with up to 7 passes
Free File Wiper is software the deletes files securely.
Just right click on files or directories and select "Send to / Free File Wiper" to erase them completely. You can also drag & drop them on the trash can to perform the wipe operation.
Files are overwritten with standard and random patterns (up to 7 overwrites). To ensure maximum privacy also the filename is wiped before deletion.
After the wipe, the files cannot be undeleted and restored.
Up to four wipe methods (from 1 pass to 7 passes).
Compatibility and License
Is Free File Wiper free?
Free File Wiper is provided under a freeware license on Windows from secure cleaning software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 1.91 is the latest version last time we checked.
My Portable Software accepts donations for the continued development of this free software.
Is Free File Wiper for Windows 10 or Windows 11?
Yes. It can run on a PC with Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
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- Free File Wiper Download
- Free Secure Cleaning Software
- File Shredding Software
- Software for Windows 11