AceErase is an easy to use, secure file shredder utility providing zero pattern (1 pass) shredding algorithm to erase your sensitive files beyond recovery.
This version also automatically wipes file tips (cluster tips, file slack) and is compact enough to run from your USB flash drive. With an easy drag & drop interface, comprehensive help, tool tips, feedback, per-item & total progress bars, quick installer/uninstaller, a built-in 'Check for Updates' feature, & fast multi-threaded design,
AceErase is your ideal file shredder!
Here are some key features of "AceErase":
· Fast (Zero Pattern) - Overwrites all addressable locations of the file with zeros before deleting. The number of passes is chosen by the user (up to 99 passes).
· Pseudo Random Data – Overwrites all addressable locations of the file with random characters before deleting. The number of passes is chosen by the user (up to 99 passes).
· US DOD 5220.22-M (8-306. C) - Overwrites all addressable locations of the file with a single character before deleting. The character is chosen by the user. The number of passes is chosen by user (up to 99 passes).
· US DOD 5220.22-M (8-306. E) – Overwrites all addressable locations with a character, its complement, then a random character before deleting. The initial character is chosen by the user. This is a 3 pass wipe.
· Gutmann Method (Most Secure) – Goes far beyond government requirements! The file is overwritten with a special sequence of characters, as designed by Peter Gutmann, before deleting. This is a 35 pass wipe.
Requirements:
· Internet Explorer 5.5, 6, or later
· Intel Pentium, Celeron, or AMD 300 MHz or higher processor
· 32 MB RAM, or more
· 7 MB free disk space, or more
Limitations:
· 15 uses trial
· Some features are disabled
What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· now supports the new Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems.
· Clear the swap file (paging file) at system shutdown.
· Command Line Options for the Shred Your Tracks feature are available. Use them together with the Windows Task Scheduler to schedule automatic shredding of your computer and internet history!
· A stealth mode, auto shutdown, and a silent mode are now available using the new Command Line Options
· The AceErase Log now offers three levels of logging detail: Log nothing, log only errors or warnings, or log everything.
· Use the Open Item Location Right-Click Menu command to instantly open an item's location for your review.
· Disable certain confirmation and warning messages displayed during shredding, and turn them back on when you wish.
· Dramatic speed improvement for the Gutmann Shredding Algorithm. You will find that shredding using the Gutmann method is now significantly faster!
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