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Secure Eraser Description

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.

Pricing

Pricing Starts At:
Free
Pricing Information:
Free version available.

Pro version from: $29.90 (lifetime-license)

Lifetime license for one user, to be used on up to two computers. Includes access to the most recent version for two years.
Free Version:
Yes
Free Trial:
Yes

Integrations

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Reviews - 14 Verified Reviews

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Company Details

Company:
ASCOMP Software
Headquarters:
Germany
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Product Details

Platforms
Windows
Types of Training
Training Docs
Training Videos
Customer Support
Online Support

Secure Eraser Features and Options

Data Destruction Software

ASCOMP Secure Eraser is an advanced software solution designed for secure file shredding and data destruction, ensuring that sensitive information is permanently erased from your devices. To thwart any attempts at unauthorized recovery, it overwrites files up to 35 times, adhering to five internationally recognized data sanitization standards, including NIST SP 800-88, US DoD 5220.22-M, and German industrial protocols. Whether you're disposing of old hard drives, selling a computer, or handling sensitive corporate data, Secure Eraser reliably guarantees the complete destruction of your files. It effectively sanitizes local hard drives, solid-state drives, external storage devices, and USB flash drives, offering you peace of mind that your private information is securely obliterated.

Disk Cleanup Software

ASCOMP Secure Eraser is a sophisticated tool for disk cleanup and privacy protection, aimed at optimizing storage capacity while safeguarding your personal information. It meticulously scans and eliminates superfluous temporary files, browser caches, cookies, and system clutter that can accumulate on your hard drive. By erasing these unnecessary data remnants, Secure Eraser not only liberates significant amounts of disk space but also boosts the overall performance of your drive. Unlike typical cleanup applications that simply flag files as deleted, Secure Eraser employs military-grade data wiping techniques to guarantee that all traces of deleted temporary files and browsing history are overwritten, making them completely unrecoverable and thwarting any attempts at unauthorized data retrieval.

System Utilities

ASCOMP Secure Eraser is a vital utility for Windows that integrates thorough disk cleaning, registry enhancement, and secure data elimination into a comprehensive privacy toolkit. Crafted to enhance PC performance while ensuring top-notch data confidentiality, it boasts a user-friendly interface that caters to novices and seasoned administrators alike. The software includes a system cleaner to eliminate unnecessary files, an internet cleaner to erase browsing histories, and a registry optimizer to clear out invalid entries. With its smooth integration into Windows, users can conveniently right-click on any file or folder to instantly shred it, making Secure Eraser an essential resource for routine system upkeep and safeguarding privacy.

Registry Cleaners

ASCOMP Secure Eraser features a dependable Registry Cleaner that enhances your Windows registry with utmost care. As software is installed, updated, or uninstalled over time, it can leave behind outdated, malfunctioning, or orphaned registry entries that may lead to system performance issues or software incompatibilities. Secure Eraser meticulously scans the registry database, pinpointing unnecessary entries and eliminating them to enhance system stability and accelerate boot times. In contrast to overly aggressive cleaning tools that risk damaging the operating system, Secure Eraser focuses on safety, ensuring that only safe-to-remove entries are deleted. This results in a tidier, swifter, and more efficient Windows experience.

  • Name: Ori M.
    Job Title: IT Administrator
    Length of product use: 6-12 Months
    Used How Often?: Monthly
    Role: User, Administrator
    Organization Size: 500 - 999
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    Lovely Tool

    Date: Sep 01 2026

    Summary: The Secure Eraser is a very good tool to help you to clean old HDDs and keeps your privacy safe. You can erase from low to very high via different option to choose from and after you start it, it`s making the job while you can do other things, gaming, sleeping, whatever, the secure eraser works!

    Positive: I really like how easy it is to work with th e tool, it comes with very nice option to clean your HDDs.

    Negative: None I found for now. I really can't say I had any problems with it, easy to use and so I don't know what to write here.

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  • Name: Christian P.
    Job Title: CEO
    Length of product use: Free Trial
    Used How Often?: Daily
    Role: User
    Organization Size: 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    fine product

    Edited: Apr 22 2026

    Summary: I would even buy it if necessary, but private mode is free. The various options in main mode leave nothing to be desired, even if you should plan quite a bit of time for some of them.

    Positive: Free trial version that does exactly what it's supposed to; good interface, transparent process during deletion; the files are truly deleted, which can't be said of all competing products; the various deletion modes allow for all desired options.

    Negative: With the free version, there's nothing to criticize. The files are truly deleted, which can't be said of all competing products. You have to be careful to click everything correctly; the various deletion modes allow for all desired options, but some take a really long time.

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  • Name: Andrew J.
    Job Title: Self-Employed
    Length of product use: Less than 6 months
    Used How Often?: Monthly
    Role: User
    Organization Size: 1 - 25
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    Exceptional Utility to Securely Erase Old HDDs!

    Date: Apr 21 2026

    Summary: I've used this for less than 6 months, technically just a very short time using this, but I am impressed with it - almost immediately I was able to get to use this!

    Positive: I found the application easy to use, as I needed to securely wipe some old drives I'm not using anymore. I did not want to worry about security.

    Very presentable, simple to use & very effective.

    Negative: Nothing serious, but it does take some time to run a deletion; that being said, I suppose it's a small issue as it is doing it's job! So not a real "CON" perhaps!

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  • Name: Ursula R.
    Job Title: Author and translator
    Length of product use: 2+ Years
    Used How Often?: Daily
    Role: User
    Organization Size: 1 - 25
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    Secure Eraser

    Date: Apr 21 2026

    Summary: It's been keeping my PC running and clean for years now. I have recommended it to many colleagues and friends over this time; it is reasonably priced and regularly updated. Questions are answered promptly, competently, and in a friendly manner. Renewal is announced in time and done seamlessly

    Positive: I'm using Secure Eraser since 2015; this should actually say everything about the usefulness and reliability of the product!

    Negative: There is nothing to not like

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  • Name: Michael B.
    Job Title: User
    Length of product use: 2+ Years
    Used How Often?: Daily
    Role: User
    Organization Size: 1 - 25
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    Secure Eraser software

    Date: Dec 30 2024

    Summary: I have been most impressed with Secure Eraser's reliability and ease of use.
    In summary, a most excellent program for maintaining my computer privacy and security.

    Positive: The software is easy to use and includes a detailed help file that clearly explains all operating features of the program. I like that fact that Secure Eraser will permanently and irretrievably delete sensitive files/folders/drives and free space. The program is able to delete data with a choice of five levels of overwriting: these range from low up to 35 times! I found the method of overwriting files 3 or 7 times to be the most useful.
    The option for secure deletion of free space is particularly welcome with regard to the irretrievable deletion of files that were not securely deleted previously.
    I regularly used the Registry cleaning feature with no problems and the System Cleaning is a useful aspect of Secure Eraser that will delete temporary internet files, browsing history, cookies, and download details from browsers along with recent documents and recycle bin files in Windows itself.

    Negative: I really cannot fault the program in any way!
    It would be beneficial for the System cleaning feature to include the option of deleting unwanted files from the Brave and Opera browsers.

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  • Name: Anonymous (Verified)
    Job Title: Prinicpal
    Length of product use: 2+ Years
    Used How Often?: Monthly
    Role: User, Administrator
    Organization Size: 1 - 25
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    Secure Eraser Indispensable

    Date: Dec 27 2024

    Summary: I find this software the perfect solution for deleting and documenting sensitive files. It's a perfect complement to file management.

    Positive: The simplicity and functionality of this software makes it easy to track data destruction and generate reports for data vendors.

    Negative: Nothing, it works great! All algorithms work and I can't think of anything that's not to like.

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  • Name: Kevin L.
    Job Title: User
    Length of product use: 2+ Years
    Used How Often?: Daily
    Role: User
    Organization Size: 1 - 25
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    Easy to use

    Edited: Dec 27 2024

    Summary: Excellent product that meets all my needs. Runs fast and efficiently. Updates come as needed for free.

    Positive: Secure Eraser is just that. Very easy to use and customize. Many algorithms to choose from that completely remove all traces of erased data. Pricing is fair and reasonable. I highly recommend the advanced version.

    Negative: I have not come across any negative features or problems with this software.

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  • Name: Robert S.
    Job Title: User
    Length of product use: 1-2 Years
    Used How Often?: Daily
    Role: User
    Organization Size: 1 - 25
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    Great software.

    Date: Dec 26 2024

    Summary: My overall experience is working with a great secure software that is easy to use and works as advertised.

    Positive: Great secure security software, ease of use, great UI, fast, secure, reasonably priced and backed by a great company.

    Negative: There really isn't cons that we have found so far in the use

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  • Name: Alex J.
    Job Title: SEAP
    Length of product use: 2+ Years
    Used How Often?: Daily
    Role: User
    Organization Size: 1 - 25
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    Great product

    Edited: Dec 27 2024

    Summary: Overall, very happy with the product. I have been working entirely from home for the past 6 years, during which time I have used this product on a daily basis. I have never had any problems with it. In fact, my experience with it led to me purchasing other software products from the Ascomp range.

    Positive: I really like the different choices of security level available for each use. The product is very user friendly, and the customer support is excellent.

    Negative: I honestly do not have any cons that I can point out, for my use of the product. It fits the bill for me.

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  • Name: WILL H.
    Job Title: Self employed
    Length of product use: 2+ Years
    Used How Often?: Daily
    Role: User
    Organization Size: 1 - 25
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    EXCELLENCE.

    Edited: Oct 29 2024

    Summary: Simple, quick, efficient.
    Does precisely what it claims to accomplish, with no hassles.
    I trust the products I use and have used from SOURCE FORGE.

    Positive: I love the fast and consistent updating and info about the updates.
    I also love the clean, faster machine I receive after
    a SECURE ERASE SYSTEM CLEANING, which I do for my computer daily, like clockwork.
    I have been using the SYSTEM CLEANER for years on a regular basis and it has ALWAYS worked flawlessly.
    You have a right to be very proud of the design and function of this winning product.
    Indispensable !

    Negative: Far more product features than I will likely ever need; this is NOT
    a CON, not a complaint.
    I have none.

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    1 user found this review useful.
  • Name: Alex R.
    Job Title: Economist
    Length of product use: 2+ Years
    Used How Often?: Daily
    Role: User
    Organization Size: 100 - 499
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    Excellent cookie cleaner:)

    Date: Oct 29 2024

    Summary: Perfect tool for keeping your computer safe and clean. It's a must for me everyday, my computer works so smooth now.

    Positive: Very easy to use and cleans up your PC in no time. I use it on a daily basis before turning off my computer.

    Negative: I didn't find any. It took a bit of a learning curve to master it, but I wouldn't stop using it now.

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    1 user found this review useful.
  • Name: Anonymous (Verified)
    Job Title: CEO
    Length of product use: 2+ Years
    Used How Often?: Yearly
    Role: User
    Organization Size: 1 - 25
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    Drive sanitation directed by Govt contract

    Date: Oct 29 2024

    Summary: Excellent product that meets all my needs and satisfies US Govt requirements for secure file deletions.

    Positive: Easy to navigate interface.
    Intuitive.
    Fast.
    Various levels of deletion security offered based on needs.
    Generates reports.

    Negative: None identified. This product provides ease of use at a very fair price point.

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  • Name: Alfonso C.
    Job Title: Engineer
    Length of product use: Free Trial
    Used How Often?: Daily
    Role: User
    Organization Size: 1 - 25
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    Secure Eraser: A Reliable and Efficient Data Erasure Tool

    Date: Oct 29 2024

    Summary: Secure Eraser is an exceptional data erasure tool that provides peace of mind by ensuring the complete removal of sensitive information. Its ease of use, comprehensive features, and reliable performance make it a valuable asset for anyone seeking to protect their data privacy. I highly recommend Secure Eraser to individuals and organizations alike.

    Positive: Thorough data erasure: Secure Eraser excels at permanently deleting files, ensuring that sensitive information is completely unrecoverable.
    Multiple erasure methods: The software offers a variety of data wiping algorithms, allowing users to choose the most appropriate method for their needs.
    User-friendly interface: The intuitive interface makes it easy for users of all technical levels to navigate and utilize the software.
    Fast performance: Secure Eraser efficiently erases data without compromising speed.
    Customizable options: The software provides a range of customization options to tailor the erasure process to specific requirements.

    Negative: Limited free version: While the free version offers basic functionality, some advanced features may require purchasing the premium version.

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    1 user found this review useful.
  • Name: Robert S.
    Job Title: User
    Length of product use: 1-2 Years
    Used How Often?: Daily
    Role: User
    Organization Size: 1 - 25
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    Great!

    Date: Oct 29 2024

    Summary: Overall a great secure eraser software you should use, fast stable secure software that you should have if you don't.

    Positive: The pros are a great software program that is fast secure and one that everyone should use on there computer.

    Negative: I really cant see any cons with this software. It's a great software.

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    1 user found this review useful.
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