SDeleteGUI

As most of us may know, deleting files doesn't mean disposing of them permanently, even after emptying your recycle bin. What this deletion process does is make the respective files out of reach and inaccessible. Permanent deletion only happens after some time, typically after multiple write operations to the respective drive — but your mileage may vary.

If you're looking to securely erase some files, folders, or even entire disks, then SDeleteGUI might be of use. It's a program that handles the file deletion process for you, and does so in a manner that prevents the respective data from being recoverable.

The program comes in the form of a graphical user interface for the reliable SDelete solution, which is a CLI tool. As such, users of all kinds should be able to navigate through this interface to begin securely deleting any files they wish.

It should be noted that the program requires users to have the SDelete utility executable somewhere on their computer, and won't work without it. It would have been nice for it to have been packaged with the tool. Regardless, after launching the program, you're free to go ahead and select the files you wish to delete from your drives permanently.

The interface itself can best be described as practical, as what you see is what you get. When it comes to disposing of one of multiple files and folders, the process is handled nearly instantaneously, so there should be hardly any waiting around.

Aside from being able to erase files and folders, users can also choose to wipe an entire drive to clean free space and ensure that everything stays deleted for good.

It's possible to choose your preferred number of overwrite passes: the more, the less recoverable your data.

There's also an option to register the program's secure deletion function within your Windows context menu, which enables you to securely erase files without even requiring the program to be running. The program can be a little fickle with it, as the option only appeared when right-clicking folders.

SDeleteGUI is a tool that's worth the try if you're looking to dispose of some files, folders, and even drives, for good.