Utilities that Delete Files
When files are deleted (and even emptied from the recycle bin or trash) off your hard drive, they could still potentially be recoverable if someone were to gain access to it. These apps ensure that data is truly wiped from the storage device from whence it came.
- BleachBit deletes unnecessary files to free valuable disk space, maintain privacy, and remove junk.
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Blackberry
- PortableApps.com
- Easy, one-click access to a large array of cleaners and boosters to optimize PC and Android performance.
- Command-line utility for Unix and Unix-like operating systems to convert and copy a file.No screenshots yet
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Linux
- BSD
- Eraser is an advanced security tool (for Windows), which allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully...
- Clean Master is an all-in-one cleaner app on Android for cleaning app cache, unused files, residual files, search history and uninstalling apps.
- AVG AntiVirus Free provides basic antivirus and antispyware protection for home users. Virus database updated every day. Includes innovative LinkScanner for web-protection.
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- Chrome OS
- Make your old PC live longer — and your new PC run faster — with AVG TuneUp.
- Permadelete is an easy-to-use and beautiful app for windows that can delete files and folders permanently.
- Chat, date, find taxis, manage projects and tasks and more all in one app. Mobile Node is a feature rich app that lets users to communicate securely, and since no user generated content are stored on the server-side, your privacy is guaranteed.
Discontinued
The official website is no longer available. Last version, 3.001.005, released in February 2017, can be still downloaded from the Google Play Store.
- Free • Proprietary
- Android
- ABAN is a boot CD/USB stick for easily and securely wiping all the disks in a machine. Boot disks are available for both 32-bit and 64-bit machines.
- My Commander (MyCO) is "the smallest - smartest - fastest file manager in the world", for Windows.
- This program offers the possibility to finally delete files and/or folders (no recovery possible).
- MacCleaner Pro is the all-in-one software program that keeps your Mac digitally clean and boosts its performance. This program helps you clean up your Mac’s hard drive from tons of junk files, and as a result, creates more storage space.
- Collection of File & Folder Related Tools .Feature List :1. Attribute Changer2. Batch Folder Creator3. DateTime Changer4. Duplicate Finder5. File Shredder
Discontinued
Development of FCorp Software has been discontinued in 2016. Last version of File & Folder Tools, released in August 2016, can be still downloaded from SoftPedia.
- Free • Proprietary
- Windows
- Undelete safeguards your computer with a vigilant, resource-transparent shield that protects data from accidental deletions, overwrites and more.