Quick Erase

Quick Erase is a software utility which helps individuals remove unwanted files and folders from your computer, without leaving a trace.

This tool does not require installation, as it is portable. This means that you can easily copy the program files to any location on the hard drive and run it from there by clicking the executable. In addition to that, you can use it on any computer you have access to, by dropping the last mentioned files to a portable storage unit (e.g. USB drive).

You should also know that Quick Erase is not going to update the Windows registry with new entries, and there will be no leftover files after its removal.

The interface has a minimal design, and it contains a small menu bar and a panel in which to display messages about the status of the dragged items. This means the application is very easy to work with, even for people with no experience in computing.

Do not let appearances fool you. Although this software tool is very small, it contains a large number of deletion methods which overwrite files several times, so as to ensure privacy is kept. For example, the British HMG IS5 mode overwrites three times, DoD 5220.22-M (ECE) 7 times, while PAYNE-3163H (Rizonesoft) completes this process 23 times.

From the settings window, you can also show warning messages before erasing an item, always keep the utility on top of others and set all file times to a certain date.

To conclude, Quick Erase is an efficient and powerful piece of software, which can be used by anyone. The response time is good, yet it is important to keep in mind that the duration of the deletion process might vary, depending on the number of files you have uploaded, removal method and your computer’s performance.