Wipe Hard Disk Security Tips

If you want to make sure important computer files are deleted or removed from the memory of your personal computer so that no one would gain access to such files, you must invest in a wipe hard disk program.

 


PC Optimizer PRO

Combination of useful tools

All-in-One system cleaner, which includes registry cleaner, tracks eraser, file shredder. There are also some add-ons, which make the software especially useful - startup manager and built-in backup system. There is also an option to scan PC online. Buy for 29,95 online.

 

Blancco File Shredder

by large security software supplier

Blancco file shredder

While Blancco Lite and Pro are primary for large businesses (company has over 1.5M licensed end-user in various industries), we recommend to try Blancco - File Shredder (buy Blancco File Shredder for $32.45). This tool is a file shredder, which supports shreddering of single files, folders, recycle bin, temporary files and wiping of free disk space.

 

ShredAgent file shredder

with background mode wiping

Shred Agent file shredder

The Shred Agent is so-called "background mode" file shredder. This approach to wiping is more secure and easier to implement in business of any size. With Shred Agent you also can wipe free disk space for selected drives or schedule the wiping on a regular basis.

The professional version of Shred Agent costs $60, but home users for non-commercial application can purchase the tool for $45.

 

WinShredder File Shredder

with system and browser cleaner

WinShredder - file shredder by PCSecurityShield

PCSecurityShield is a well known internet security solutions provider, which focuses on personal privacy and security tools, including antiviruses and online shields.

This is a very nice feature-rich utility that can be purchased for $29.99 in company online store.

 

Max File Shredder

uses 7-pass DOD wiping method

Max File Shredder software

Max File Shredder uses a 7-pass DOD wiping algorithm for both file wiping and wiping free disk space. Also, the program has a "Privacy Guard" options that helps to get rid of unnecessary records in Internet Explorer browser.

The program is available in Max Secure Software online store for $29.95.

 
Learn more about file shredder and disk wipers in our file security blog.

Here are several useful guidelines you could do to help erase all those files you aim to secure.

* Secure a wipe hard disk security program and install it into the personal computer. Upon download, you would find that there would be commands and directions about usage of the computer program. There are many wiping hard disk programs out in the market and all you need to do is to locate them and choose the one specific product usable for you from those.

* To ensure the effectiveness and usefulness of the computer program, it would be better if you would test run the program. Try to retrieve your deleted files and see if you could still find ways to do so. If you do, then, the wipe hard disk program was not effective and otherwise if you do not.

* Also erase the cookies and temporary files on your Internet access record. If you are very keen on keeping your privacy, it would be important to make sure no one would have any idea about the online sites you have been visiting for the past days. If you are fond of checking out unnecessary and unlikely sites, using wipe hard disk programs would be a measure on how you could maintain your decency and good image in the company.

Imagine this scenario. You have made a significant office paper that you have spent days and nights just to complete that file. On the day of submission, you find that the file has been corrupted or that someone might have intentionally sabotaged the file. The next hour, you found that an officemate submitted an important document to your boss. You were surprised that the document was the file you have been doing for the last several days. Are you afraid of experiencing that? Well, you would guard yourself against such occurrences if you would invest into a wipe hard disk program.

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