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HDShredder

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What it is

HDShredder erases hard disks and other mass-storage contents at the physical level, independently of partition layout, file system, and operating system. It can wipe a whole drive, individual partitions, or selected areas, and supports SSDs and removable media. Each package includes a Windows program and a self-booting version with the same interface. SCSI, FireWire, and USB 3.0 are supported in Windows and in the bootable version. The Free Edition securely erases media at up to 6 GB/min and can display supported and recognized drives, though some drives require a higher edition. Standard Edition supports 15 international data-deletion standards, while Professional Edition and higher create detailed deletion reports. A pattern editor allows custom deletion procedures. Professional Edition Portable targets service providers and IT departments using arbitrary PCs, and Enterprise editions offer parallel mass deletion. Prices range from free for Free Edition to €799, paid once for Enterprise Edition 16x. Free-version users are directed to the forum; commercial-product users can open technical-support tickets.

Spec sheet

Support
Commercial-product users can open technical-support tickets, while users of free versions are directed to the forum.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Headquarters
Munich, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · miray-software.com
Founded
2006Read 28 Sep 2026 · miray-software.com
Company reach
Miray says its products are used by more than 6 million users in more than 150 countries.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Custom patterns
The pattern editor supports custom deletion procedures with up to 398 runs and nearly 300 quintillion combinations.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Deletion reports
Professional Edition and higher create detailed deletion reports that can be stored on USB media and, in Windows, network drives.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Enterprise throughput
Enterprise Edition offers parallel mass-deletion with up to 60 GB/min.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Free-edition limit
The Free Edition securely erases media at up to 6 GB/min and can show supported and recognized drives, though some drives require a higher edition.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Hardware support
HDShredder supports SCSI, FireWire and USB 3.0 on Windows and in the self-booting version.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Partition and area erasure
The software can erase whole drives, individual partitions or distinct areas.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Physical erasure
HDShredder deletes hard-disk and other mass-storage contents at the physical level and works independently of partition layout, file system and operating system.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Portable users
The Professional Edition Portable is targeted at service providers and IT departments for flexible use on arbitrary PCs.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Security standards
The Standard Edition supports 15 international data-deletion standards issued by governments, experts and other authorities.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Windows and bootable versions
Each package includes the HDShredder/W Windows program and HDShredder/S self-booting program with the same user interface.Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com

Plans and prices

Free Edition Free secure erasing up to 6 GB/min · private use Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Basic Edition €19.90, paid once partitions · random patterns · up to two PCs · non-commercial use Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Standard Edition €39.90, paid once 18 security levels · 15 international security standards · up to two PCs workplace license Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Professional Edition €99, paid once deletion report · SmartDefectSkip · area deletion Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Professional Edition Portable €199, paid once portable service version · use on clients' PCs Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Enterprise Edition 4x €299, paid once parallel mass-deletion Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Enterprise Edition 8x €499, paid once parallel mass-deletion Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com
Enterprise Edition 16x €799, paid once parallel mass-deletion Read 1 Oct 2026 · miray-software.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Erases whole drives, partitions, or selected areas.
  • Includes Windows and self-booting programs.
  • Supports SSDs and removable media.
  • Free Edition erases at up to 6 GB/min.
  • Paid editions include reports and parallel deletion.

Limits

  • Free Edition is limited to private use.
  • Some drives require a higher edition.
  • Free-version support is directed to the forum.
  • Enterprise Edition 16x costs €799, paid once.

Who it suits

HDShredder suits people and organizations that need to erase drives, partitions, or areas, including service providers and IT departments using arbitrary PCs. Edition choice matters: the Free Edition is for private use, while higher editions add standards, reports, and parallel deletion.

Verdict

HDShredder offers physical erasure with a free edition and paid tiers that add standards, reports, and throughput options. Check the edition limits and listed price against the drives and reporting needs at hand.

Where Specifiction places it

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