Freeraser V1.0    Suggested by netdiver - Added on 19 Feb 2009 2MB (uncompressed) - Popularity score (606) Website - Screenshot - Download - Comments (14) - Post comment - Permalink

Posted comments:

 Shodan: Considering the plethora of eraser tools available, the fact that this one does NOT integrate into the shell (right click menu) renders it all but worthless, IMHO. [2009-02-20 02:56]

 Ken: I like it. I do not need it in the shell. It works fine, it cleans my desktop [2009-02-20 03:28]

 Clowns: Have seen this before and thanks for posting it, however it's incredibly slow at deleting files. Pretty though. [2009-02-20 04:03]

 Oren: Nice minimalistic files shredder. Like it
To Clowns: as file shredder it overwrites the content of the file before delete up to 35 times (Gutmann method). Try to select "fast" destruction mode (1 pass). Works MUCH faster... [2009-02-20 07:25]

 Clowns: To Oren: No, even on a single pass it's very slow. Far faster secure deletion programs listed on here. [2009-02-20 08:23]

 Bill B.: I tested the speeds of deletion on my XP 2.53GHz system.
The results:
280KB file 2.88MB file
Rapid 3 sec 17 sec
Forced 5 sec 40 sec
Guttman 50 sec 5 min 36 sec [2009-02-20 11:01]

 myzdoxae: >Shodan:
When I think of portable apps, I don't look for context menu adds. A portable app would be one you run when you stick in a usb stick. If it adds in a context menu entry, how could it really be portable? (I know some may offer the option, and if you keep it portable you don't NEED it, but still...) :)
I personally still opt for CyberShredder [2009-02-20 15:51]

 SeppWinkler: Very nice utility. I like it sits on the desktop like gadget :) It is nice alternative to standard windowed sw like CyberShredder. I recommand it. [2009-02-23 01:41]

 Mudbug: Be aware this program does not erase or scramble MFT filenames of "erased" files. [2009-02-23 06:03]

 What is a MFT filename?: What is a MFT filename? [2009-02-23 10:30]

 saimon: Looks nice...but for me, there should be a little progress bar under the bin. [2009-03-09 02:41]

 Port: Mudbug

look up MTF, you'll find that it's db function is very important to understand if ya really want to erase all evidence. Peace [2009-05-03 22:08]

 Port: myzdoxae
I know it sounds weird to want a portable to also work with the context menu (right click menu) but I'm the same way : \ I don't put my portables on a USB, I use portables because my OS changes frequently and I sure as heck don't want to reinstall everything every time. :) Cheers [2009-05-03 22:17]

 Chris: Clowns is correct. The erasing speed of this program is abysmally slower compared to other programs listed here, such as CyberShredder and Eraser. It is a pity, because otherwise it is a nice program. [2009-09-18 10:30]

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