Compare HD Tune Pro vs. Secure Eraser

HD Tune Pro is a versatile utility designed for hard disk and SSD management, offering a variety of functions. Users can evaluate drive performance, conduct error scans, monitor health status through S.M.A.R.T. data, and securely wipe all stored information, among other capabilities. The latest update introduces an autosave feature for screenshots, which includes extensive filtering options. Additionally, it addresses an issue where the Erase function had incorrect positioning for sector sizes exceeding 512 bytes, enhancing overall usability. This makes it an essential tool for anyone looking to maintain their storage devices effectively.

Secure Eraser: Secure Data Deletion, Shredders Your Files & Folders. Just because it has been removed from your hard drive doesn't mean that it is gone forever. Anyone can restore the information as long as it was not overwritten. It becomes more difficult if the computer has been resold, or given away. Secure Eraser employs the most well-known method of data disposal. It overwrites sensitive information so that it cannot be recovered even with specialized software. Our award-winning solutions for permanently destroying data eliminate cross-references that may leave traces of deleted files within the allocation table of your hard disk. This Windows software is easy to use and can overwrite sensitive data up to 35 times, regardless of whether they're files, folders or drives, recycle bins, or traces of surfing. You can also delete files that you have already deleted but not for good.