What is deleted from the hard drive is far from gone. As long as the data is not overwritten, anyone can make it visible again at any time. This is particularly problematic when a computer is resold or given away.
Secure Eraser utilizes recognized methods for data deletion and overwrites confidential information so securely that it cannot be restored even with specialized software. But that's not all: Our award-winning solution for secure data destruction also removes cross-references that could allow conclusions about the former existence of the deleted files in the allocation tables of your hard drives.
The very easy-to-use Windows software overwrites sensitive data up to 35 times - whether it's files, folders, drives, the recycle bin, or browsing traces. Even already deleted files can be securely erased afterwards.
In addition to overwriting with random values, Secure Eraser adheres to the guidelines of the NIST SP 800-88 standard, offering the proven standards US DoD 5220.22-M E and US DoD 5220.22-M ECE from the US Department of Defense, the German Industrial Standard, and the Peter Gutmann Standard for selection. All deletion processes are meticulously logged upon request.
If retention periods have expired or you want to securely delete confidential data from your hard drive due to a system or hardware change, you have two options. You can either consult an expert who can perform this task as an external service provider, or you can use appropriate software. Handling hard drive wiping yourself offers more flexibility and is usually more cost-effective. External service providers can be quite expensive, whereas investing in software to securely delete files from a hard drive is a one-time investment.
When you want to delete data from hard drives, regardless of their size or manufacturer, one thing is crucial: maximum reliability. You need to be sure that the files cannot be recovered. With our software, Secure Eraser, you are on the safe side. The software uses only recognized and proven methods for data deletion. To ensure your hard drive is securely wiped, even telltale cross-references are removed.
You can use our software for hard drive wiping flexibly. The program is compatible with various Windows versions and supports multiple languages. We ensure our software is regularly updated to meet new security and user requirements. Delete your files, folders, and hard drives now with Secure Eraser!
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Question: What are the advantages of the Professional Edition compared to the free Standard Edition?
Answer: The Professional Edition removes all information windows and permits the business use of the software.
Question: Where can the Professional Edition be purchased?
Answer: In our online shop at https://www.ascompsoftware.com/shop - please make sure that your details are entered correctly!
Question: Are updates and support free of charge for registered users of the Professional Edition?
Answer: Program updates and technical product support are free of charge for a period of 24 months from receipt of the order. After this period, an update license can be purchased to extend the update & support authorization.
Question: Where can I download the latest version of Secure Eraser?
Answer: Secure Eraser Standard: http://www.secure-eraser.com/seraser.exe
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Question: Login data lost, what to do now?
Answer: Request new login details at https://www.ascompsoftware.com/login/reminder.
Question: Can I securely erase data on my SSD using Secure Eraser?
Answer: Unlike ordinary hard drives SSD store files and folders so that selective overwriting of unused
hard drive sectors is not possible. We recommend that you ask the manufacturer of the SSD
being used for the designated deletion software and the deletion method for this model.
Alternatively, you can in most cases safely delete files and folders from SSD using Secure Eraser, by following the instructions below:
Delete existing files and folders using the "secure file deletion" function. This way, files and folder names can be deleted successfully from the medium index, so that later no conclusions about the contained data can be drawn. Use the "Low - Random" deletion method in order not to negatively influence the service life of the SDD.
After deleting files and folders, the entire free space of the medium should be deleted so that all available sectors are securely overwritten. You can use the "Free space secure deletion" function.
Question: Can the system partition be safely erased with Secure Eraser?
Answer: Yes. The system partition is hidden in the "Drive/partition deletion" menu because it cannot be deleted during operation. However, if you proceed as follows, you can still clean up your system safely:
Reset your system to the factory state: Go to "Start" > "Settings" > "Updates & Security" and click "Recovery". In the right column under the heading "Reset this PC", click "Get started" and in the next step select "Remove everything".
Once the PC is reset, delete the free space via the "Free space deletion" menu in Secure Eraser. In this way, your system is reset to the factory state and all data is safely overwritten.