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DeleteOnClick

2brightsparks.com

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Spec score 8.4 #3 of 26 in Secure File Shredding Software

What it is

DeleteOnClick is a Windows utility for securely deleting files, wiping free disk space, and emptying the Recycle Bin. Before wiping a file, it removes dates and attributes and renames the file. Free-space wiping has a faster mode described as less secure and a separate secure mode. The maker warns that files securely deleted with DeleteOnClick cannot be undeleted. DeleteOnClick is one of seven utilities in the free OnClick Utilities suite, available for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows. The listed download is version 2.6.7.0, and 2BrightSparks publishes a SHA2-256 checksum. The suite can be used indefinitely at no cost for personal, educational, charity, government, and commercial purposes. Freeware users receive forum support, with help files, online help, articles, tutorials, and a knowledge base also available. The publisher digitally signs distributed software.

Spec sheet

What it does
DeleteOnClick permanently deletes files so they cannot be recovered and can also wipe free disk space.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Purpose
DeleteOnClick securely deletes files in one click and can wipe free disk space.Read 3 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Support
The maker directs freeware users to its forum and provides help files, online help, articles, tutorials, and a knowledge base.Read 3 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Founded
2003Read 28 Sep 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
64-bit support
DeleteOnClick supports 64-bit Windows as well as 32-bit Windows.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
API/SDK
The maker documents Windows Shell Extension integration but provides no public API or SDK details on the product and help pages reviewed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Authenticity
2BrightSparks states that all software it distributes is digitally signed so users can verify it was produced by the company and has not been changed.Read 3 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Changelog
Version 2.6.7.0, dated July 2024, was recompiled with a newer compiler and is the last release installable on Windows Vista/2008.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Crunchbase profile
Crunchbase lists 2BrightSparks as a private Singapore software company with 1-10 employees and names Michael J. Leaver as co-founder and technical director.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Deletion workflow
The utility adds a Securely Delete command to Windows File Explorer's right-click menu and asks for confirmation before erasing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Distribution
The maker offers DeleteOnClick V2.6.7.0 as a download within the OnClick Utilities download page.Read 3 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Documentation
Support material includes an offline help installer, online help, feature articles, tutorials and a technical knowledge base.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
DoD standard
The help page says the erasure method follows the U.S. Department of Defense 5220.22-M standard.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Download verification
The maker publishes a SHA2-256 checksum for the DeleteOnClick download.Read 3 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
File cleanup
It can securely empty the Recycle Bin.Read 3 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Filename hiding
Files are renamed to random names before deletion so their original names are harder to identify during recovery attempts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Free-space modes
It offers a faster free-space wipe described as less secure and a separate secure free-space wipe.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Free-space speed
The FAQ says the quick free-space wipe runs about three times faster than the secure option, although both can take substantial time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Free-space wiping
The utility offers a faster free-space wipe described as less secure and a separate secure free-space wipe option.Read 3 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Freeware history
The changelog records that DeleteOnClick became completely free in version 2.5.0.0 in February 2021.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Licence
The product documentation labels DeleteOnClick as freeware rather than naming an open-source licence.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Limit: basic feature set
A G2 reviewer says the product lacks advanced functions such as scheduled deletions and has an almost nonexistent interface.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: no settings
Softpedia notes there is no standalone interface, no complicated settings and no choice of overwrite method.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Limit: shortcut handling
Another Freesoft100 reviewer reports that deleting a shortcut resulted in deletion of the original target file.Read 15 Oct 2026 · freesoft-100.com
Limit: simplicity
Make Tech Easier says the lightweight design also means there are few extra features beyond secure deletion.Read 15 Oct 2026 · maketecheasier.com
Limit: SSD effectiveness
A Freesoft100 reviewer questions whether secure deletion is meaningful on an SSD after seeing the product warning.Read 15 Oct 2026 · freesoft-100.com
Locked files limitation
Files that are being used by another program cannot be securely deleted until the program releases them.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Maker founding
LinkedIn lists the company as founded in 2004, while the company's own history says it has made software since 2003.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sg.linkedin.com
Maker headquarters and size
LinkedIn lists Singapore headquarters and a company size of 2-10 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sg.linkedin.com
Maker legal name
LinkedIn identifies the maker as 2BrightSparks Pte Ltd, a privately held software-development company.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sg.linkedin.com
Metadata handling
Before wiping a file, it wipes file dates and attributes and renames the file.Read 3 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Metadata wiping
The utility wipes file dates and attributes before deleting the file.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Permanent deletion
The maker warns that files securely deleted with DeleteOnClick cannot be undeleted.Read 3 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Permanent deletion warning
Securely deleted files bypass the Recycle Bin and cannot be recovered by specialist recovery software.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Praise: ease of use
G2 reviewers repeatedly praise the simple right-click workflow and fast permanent deletion.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: free and small
Make Tech Easier praises the software as completely free, lightweight and easy to use from the context menu.Read 15 Oct 2026 · maketecheasier.com
Praise: lightweight operation
Softpedia reports very low CPU and memory use, quick response and no errors, crashes or bugs in its testing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Publisher
2BrightSparks says it develops OnClick Utilities and that its applications are written in Delphi.Read 3 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Rating on Freesoft100
3.0 out of 5 from 3 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · freesoft-100.com
Rating on G2
4.6 out of 5 from 12 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Softpedia
4.3 out of 5 from 27 votesRead 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
Recycle Bin
DeleteOnClick can securely empty the Windows Recycle Bin.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Release version
The current download page lists DeleteOnClick version 2.6.7.0 and publishes a SHA-256 checksum.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Security signing
2BrightSparks says all software it distributes is digitally signed so tampering invalidates the signing certificate.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Shell integration
The maker documents DeleteOnClick as a Windows Shell Extension rather than a standalone program.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
SSD limitation
The maker warns that secure erasure cannot work reliably on SSDs because of their internal operation and recommends the drive manufacturer's secure-erase utility.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Suite
DeleteOnClick is one of seven Windows utilities in the free OnClick Utilities suite.Read 3 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Supported file systems
The OnClick suite supports NTFS and FAT variants including exFAT, FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Supported Windows
OnClick Utilities is available for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.Read 3 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
System requirements
The suite requires Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 and newer, with no minimum memory requirement stated.Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
Use rights
OnClick Utilities may be used indefinitely for personal, educational, charity, government, and commercial use at no cost.Read 3 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com

Plans and prices

DeleteOnClick Free 100% free · Windows 32-bit and 64-bit Read 3 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com
DeleteOnClick Free Free indefinitely personal, educational, charity, government and commercial use · Windows 32-bit and 64-bit · NTFS and FAT file systems Read 15 Oct 2026 · 2brightsparks.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan with indefinite use
  • Secure file and Recycle Bin deletion
  • Faster and secure free-space wipe modes
  • 32-bit and 64-bit Windows support
  • Published SHA2-256 download checksum

Limits

  • Securely deleted files cannot be undeleted
  • Windows-only utility
  • Faster free-space wipe is less secure

Who it suits

It suits Windows users who need one-click file deletion, Recycle Bin clearing, or free-space wiping. It is available for personal, educational, charity, government, and commercial use without charge.

Verdict

DeleteOnClick provides straightforward secure deletion and free-space wiping at no cost across 32-bit and 64-bit Windows. Its irreversible operation and less-secure fast wipe option make deliberate selection important.

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