Data Destroyer 17.07



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When Windows 'deletes' a file it does not actually destroy the contents of the file but rather simply unlinks the file from the file directory system, leaving the contents of the file in the disk sectors. This data will remain there until the operating system uses those sectors when writing new data. Until the old data is overwritten (which take months or longer) it can be recovered by programs that read disk sectors directly, such as forensic software (so called because it is used to obtain evidence in criminal investigations and also in legal discovery).
In order to be sure that a deleted file really is deleted, gone for good, its contents never to be seen again, it is necessary to overwrite the data sectors of that file. Data Destroyer purges data in files, where 'purge' means to destroy, to eliminate completely by overwriting, so that the data cannot be recovered by any means. Data Destroyer allows you to destroy the contents of a file by overwriting it several times (or many times) with random bytes, and with bytes with alternating bit patterns, before the file is deleted.
Data Destroyer can purge: a single file, all files in a folder, all files in a folder and all files in its subfolders, a specified subset of files in a folder and (optionally) in its subfolders, all files whose file dates are before a specified date, all files in selected subfolders (or in selected subfolders of a folder). It can also purge files in the Windows 7 and 8 Recycle Bin.
This software checks for possible errors in user input, and is designed to minimize the chance of accidentally purging a file that you wish to keep. Another feature of Data Destroyer is that you can get an estimate of the time required to perform a purge operation.


About Data Destroyer

Data Destroyer is a free trial software published in the Other list of programs, part of Security & Privacy.

This program is available in English. It was last updated on 05 March, 2024. Data Destroyer is compatible with the following operating systems: Windows.

The company that develops Data Destroyer is Hermetic Systems. The latest version released by its developer is 17.07. This version was rated by 5 users of our site and has an average rating of 4.4.

The download we have available for Data Destroyer has a file size of 1.05 MB. Just click the green Download button above to start the downloading process. The program is listed on our website since 2018-03-02 and was downloaded 685 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded software with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Data Destroyer as malware if the download link is broken.

How to install Data Destroyer on your Windows device:

  • Click on the Download button on our website. This will start the download from the website of the developer.
  • Once the Data Destroyer is downloaded click on it to start the setup process (assuming you are on a desktop computer).
  • When the installation is finished you should be able to see and run the program.



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Users Rating:  
  4.4/5     5
Downloads: 685
Updated At: 2024-03-05
Publisher: Hermetic Systems
Operating System: Windows
License Type: Free Trial