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File Shredder

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What it is

File Shredder is a free Windows desktop application for permanently deleting unwanted files. It overwrites files with random binary data multiple times, and users can select from five shredding algorithms of increasing strength. The queue accepts individual files and folders, including their contents and subfolders. Its integrated Disk Wiper targets unused disk space. An optional setting adds secure deletion, queueing, and launch commands to Windows Explorer’s right-click menu. The program is released under the GNU/GPL General Public License and is free for personal and commercial use. The help page lists Windows NT, 2000, XP, 2003 Server, Vista, 7, 8, and 10. The maker says the application is not intended to shred entire disk volumes and cannot provide support for it. Shredding is permanent and cannot be undone, so users should check their selections before starting. The home page lists version 2.50.

Spec sheet

Purpose
File Shredder is a free desktop application for shredding unwanted files beyond recovery.Read 3 Oct 2026 · fileshredder.org
Support
The maker says it cannot provide support for File Shredder.Read 3 Oct 2026 · fileshredder.org
License
The program is released under the GNU/GPL General Public License and is free for personal and commercial use.Read 3 Oct 2026 · fileshredder.org
Algorithms
Users can choose among five shredding algorithms of increasing strength.Read 3 Oct 2026 · fileshredder.org
Destructive operation
The help page warns that shredding files is permanent and cannot be undone.Read 3 Oct 2026 · fileshredder.org
File and folder queue
Users can add files and folders, including folder contents and subfolders, to a shredding queue.Read 3 Oct 2026 · fileshredder.org
Free space wiping
The integrated Disk Wiper shreds unused disk space.Read 3 Oct 2026 · fileshredder.org
Overwrite method
The site says shredding rewrites files with random binary data multiple times.Read 3 Oct 2026 · fileshredder.org
Supported systems
The help page lists Windows NT, 2000, XP, 2003 Server, Vista, 7, 8, and 10.Read 3 Oct 2026 · fileshredder.org
Version
The home page lists Fileversion 2.50 and a filesize of 2.33 mb.Read 3 Oct 2026 · fileshredder.org
Whole-drive limit
The maker says File Shredder is not intended to shred entire disk volumes.Read 3 Oct 2026 · fileshredder.org
Windows integration
An optional setting adds secure deletion, queueing, and launch commands to Windows Explorer’s right-click menu.Read 3 Oct 2026 · fileshredder.org

Plans and prices

Free Free Five shredding algorithms · File and folder shredding · Free-space wiping · GNU/GPL licensed Read 20 Sep 2026 · fileshredder.org
File Shredder Free Free for personal and commercial use · Windows desktop application Read 3 Oct 2026 · fileshredder.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Five shredding algorithms are available.
  • Can queue files, folders, and subfolders.
  • Disk Wiper targets unused disk space.
  • Free for personal and commercial use.
  • Optional Windows Explorer right-click commands.

Limits

  • Not intended to shred entire disk volumes.
  • Shredding is permanent and cannot be undone.
  • Maker says it cannot provide support.
  • Listed systems end at Windows 10.

Who it suits

File Shredder may suit Windows users who want to remove selected files or folders or wipe unused disk space. It is not intended for whole-volume shredding.

Verdict

File Shredder offers file and folder shredding, free-space wiping, and Windows Explorer integration at no cost. Confirm the queued items first, since shredding cannot be undone; it is not designed for whole-disk volumes.

Where Specifiction places it

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