Safely erase data from external drives and USB sticks
If you want to securely delete sensitive files and folders beyond recovery, Disk Wipe is the perfect tool for you. This standalone application offers seven different wiping methods to ensure a safe and total deletion of your data. However, it is important to note that Disk Wipe is designed to erase full drives and not selected folders or files.
Using Disk Wipe is incredibly easy. Simply select the drive you want to erase and follow the steps in the program's wizard-like interface. You can choose the file system (FAT, FAT32, NTFS) and the wiping method, ranging from a quick One Pass Zeros to the more secure Peter Guttman method that overwrites data 35 times. Additionally, the program provides a double confirmation to prevent accidental formatting.
With Disk Wipe, you can have peace of mind knowing that the external drive or USB stick you have erased is completely clean and that your files cannot be recovered.
Pros
- Erases data securely from external drives.
- Offers seven different data wiping methods.
- Simple wizard-like interface for ease of use.
- Provides double confirmation to prevent errors.
- Supports FAT, FAT32, and NTFS file systems.
Cons
- Cannot erase individual files or folders.
- Lacks support for additional file systems beyond FAT.
- Offers no drive verification feature after wiping.
- Provides limited feedback during the wiping process.
- No option to create custom wiping methods.
