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What it is
R-Wipe & Clean removes unnecessary files, frees disk space and clears privacy-related traces from online and offline activity. It can clean browsing history, cookies, download and document lists, caches, temporary files and traces from many third-party applications. Users can create cleaning lists for unsupported applications and combine jobs to run immediately or at scheduled events such as startup, shutdown, logon or logoff. The Windows edition offers strong or fast file and free-space erasure methods, including DoD-approved algorithms. It recognizes SSDs and defaults to wiping only necessary data to reduce additional wear. Many Windows operations can be launched from Windows or File Explorer, and tasks can also run from a command line. The Windows version includes password protection, stealth mode and a Boss Key. The Mac edition cleans traces from more than 100 native and third-party applications and lets users inspect details of many items before erasing them. Both editions have fully functional 30-day trials. When the Windows trial ends, the software becomes Lite, which continues cleaning essential traces. Listed Mac requirements cover macOS 10.7 through 10.12.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- R-Wipe & Clean removes unnecessary files, browser and application traces, logs, caches, and other privacy-related records while freeing disk space.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Purpose
- The software removes unnecessary files, frees disk space, and cleans privacy related traces from online and offline activity.Read 30 Sep 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Trial
- The Windows and Mac editions offer fully functional 30 day trials with no limit on the number of served devices during the trial.Read 30 Sep 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Support
- R-Tools lists technical support, customer support, a knowledge base, and a user forum.Read 30 Sep 2026 · r-wipe.com
- After trial
- After its trial ends, the Windows edition turns into R-Wipe & Clean Lite, which continues cleaning essential computer traces.Read 30 Sep 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Automation
- Cleaning and wiping jobs can be combined into tasks launched immediately or scheduled for times and events such as logon, logoff, startup, and shutdown.Read 30 Sep 2026 · r-wipe.com
- BBB status
- The Better Business Bureau profile says R-Tools Technology is not accredited and has no BBB rating because information is insufficient.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bbb.org
- Command line
- Cleaning and wiping tasks can be started from a command line.Read 30 Sep 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Command-line extensibility
- The manual documents rwiperun.exe /t for starting a saved task and RwcRun.exe /importtask for importing a task.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Company database record
- Crunchbase lists R-Tools Technology as a private, active company in Richmond Hill, Ontario, with 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
- Company identity
- LinkedIn lists the maker as R-Tools Technology Inc., a software-development company founded in 2001.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ca.linkedin.com
- Company location and size
- LinkedIn lists headquarters in Richmond Hill, Ontario and company size of 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ca.linkedin.com
- Custom cleaning
- Users can create trace lists for unsupported applications and combine files, folders, and registry keys into wipe lists.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Custom traces
- Users can create specific cleaning lists for unsupported applications.Read 30 Sep 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Documentation
- R-Tools publishes a multi-section technical manual covering wiping, scheduling, logging, command-line use, SSD behavior, and trace categories.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
- File erasure
- The Windows version offers strong or fast erase algorithms, including DoD approved algorithms, for files and free disk space.Read 30 Sep 2026 · r-wipe.com
- File-system support
- Official feature information lists FAT, exFAT, and NTFS support, including NTFS MFT record wiping.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Hardware requirements
- The help page specifies at least a 1.5 GHz Intel-compatible CPU, 1 GB RAM, 50 MB disk space, and 800x600 display resolution.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Licence model
- Uptodown identifies the distribution model as proprietary rather than open source.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe-and-clean.en.uptodown.com
- Limit: ColorMango user complaint
- A ColorMango reviewer reported failed locked-file cleaning at startup and incomplete Firefox history cleaning.Read 15 Oct 2026 · colormango.com
- Limit: licensing complaint
- A BBB review alleges that licensing is restrictive and poorly disclosed because a licence is locked to one machine.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bbb.org
- Limit: Softpedia coverage
- Softpedia said the supported-application list needed updating and that several Nero components were not detected.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
- Limit: Softpedia Prefetch
- Softpedia criticized inclusion of the Windows Prefetch folder because deleting it can hurt launch performance before Windows recreates it.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
- Limit: UpdateStar
- UpdateStar notes that all features require paid software and that advanced functions may require technical knowledge.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe-clean.updatestar.com
- Mac features
- The Mac version cleans traces from more than 100 native and third party applications and lets users inspect details of many items before erasing them.Read 30 Sep 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Mac support
- A separate Mac build is offered, but the download page lists legacy Mac OS X 10.7 through macOS 10.12 requirements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Notable news
- LinkedIn posts show build 20.0.2580 adding one Edge item, two system-trace items, six program-trace items, improvements, and bug fixes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · ca.linkedin.com
- Platform limits
- The download page lists Windows 7 through 11 and specified Windows Server versions; its Mac system requirements list macOS 10.7 through 10.12.Read 30 Sep 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Praise: Softpedia erasure
- Softpedia reported that its free-space test using a DoD method left files unrecoverable in the reviewer's recovery tests.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
- Praise: Softpedia usability
- Softpedia praised the product as easy to use, with broad application coverage and customizable wipe lists.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
- Praise: UpdateStar automation
- UpdateStar highlights secure deletion, broad browser and application coverage, scheduled tasks, custom tasks, and an intuitive interface.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe-clean.updatestar.com
- Privacy controls
- The Windows edition includes password protection, stealth mode, a Boss Key for closing browsers, and controls that prevent hibernation during long jobs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Rating on ColorMango
- 3.4 out of 5 from 10 votesRead 15 Oct 2026 · colormango.com
- Rating on Softpedia
- 4 out of 5 from 1 reviewRead 15 Oct 2026 · softpedia.com
- Rating on UpdateStar
- 4 out of 5; number of ratings not stated on pageRead 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe-clean.updatestar.com
- Rating on Uptodown
- 5 out of 5 from 1 reviewRead 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe-and-clean.en.uptodown.com
- Scheduling
- Cleaning and wiping actions can be combined into tasks launched immediately or at logon, logoff, startup, shutdown, or browser-closing events.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Secure erasure
- The product offers fast and strong erase methods, including DoD-approved algorithms, for files and free space.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
- SSD handling
- R-Wipe & Clean detects SSD devices and defaults to wiping only necessary data to reduce additional wear.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Support channels
- The maker links technical support, customer support, a knowledge base, and an R-TT forum from the product site.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Trace coverage
- The Windows product covers operating-system traces, contemporary browsers, communication programs, and hundreds of third-party applications.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Trial behavior
- Windows and Mac downloads are fully functional for 30 days with no device-count limitation during the trial; Windows then becomes Lite.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Windows integration
- Files can be wiped directly from File Explorer, and free-space wiping can be started from disk shortcut menus.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
- Windows requirements
- The download page lists Windows 7 through 11 and Windows Server 2008 R2 through 2025, with administrator rights required for Explorer shell extensions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
Plans and prices
R-Wipe & Clean Lite Free essential system and personal traces · free-space/MFT wiping · Windows only · no scheduled tasks Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
R-Wipe & Clean Standalone $28.99, paid once lifetime license one personal computer or workstation · not a server · transferable when replaced Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
R-Wipe & Clean Corporate $88.99, paid once lifetime license one workstation or server · transferable when replaced Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
R-Wipe & Clean Technician $168, paid once lifetime license multiple computers in a home network or organization · no more simultaneous installations than purchased licenses Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
R-Wipe & Clean Commercial $298, paid once commercial license any storage devices and systems for commercial gain · one copy in use at a time Read 15 Oct 2026 · r-wipe.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Supports scheduled cleaning tasks.
- Can create lists for unsupported applications.
- Windows supports strong and fast erase methods.
- Mac edition covers more than 100 applications.
- Both editions offer fully functional 30-day trials.
Limits
- Windows Lite does not support scheduled tasks.
- Lite does not clean detectable traces.
- Mac requirements list macOS 10.7 through 10.12.
- Drive wiping is not supported.
Who it suits
R-Wipe & Clean suits Windows and Mac users who want to schedule trace cleanup or erase files and free space. Mac users should check the listed system requirements before choosing it.
R-Wipe & Clean in depth
Read the full write-up
R-Wipe & Clean combines storage cleanup with privacy-trace removal for Windows and macOS. It suits people who want scheduled cleanup alongside file and free-space erasure, especially on Windows. Its broad automation and one-time license options are useful strengths, but the Mac edition is narrower and the free Lite version drops scheduled tasks.
Overview
The software targets both clutter and traces left by online and offline activity. It covers browser history and cookies, download and document lists, caches, temporary files, and traces from many third-party applications. Custom cleaning lists extend that coverage to unsupported applications, giving users a way to target software beyond its built-in support.
Windows is the more capable edition: it adds file and free-space erasure, SSD-aware handling, File Explorer access, and privacy controls. The Mac edition focuses on trace cleaning, with coverage for more than 100 native and third-party applications and item details users can inspect before erasing. Choose it for recurring cleanup and targeted file erasure, not for whole-drive wiping; drive wiping is not supported.
Key features
Cleaning and automation
Cleaning and wiping jobs can be combined into tasks, run immediately, or scheduled for logon, logoff, startup, and shutdown. That makes the software a stronger fit for people who want maintenance to happen routinely rather than remember to launch each cleanup. Tasks can also start from a command line, while most Windows operations are available directly in Windows, including through File Explorer.
Erasure and privacy controls
Windows offers fast and strong algorithms, including DoD-approved methods, for files and free disk space. It recognizes SSDs and defaults to wiping only necessary data to reduce additional wear, a practical distinction for users concerned about repeated writes. Password protection, stealth mode, and a Boss Key that closes a web browser in an emergency add privacy controls, though these are Windows features rather than shared capabilities across both editions.
Pricing
The Windows and Mac editions have fully functional 30-day trials with no device-count limit during the trial. Afterward, Windows converts to R-Wipe & Clean Lite, which continues cleaning essential traces but removes scheduled tasks, does not clean any detectable traces, and has no Windows Server support. Lite costs nothing; it is a limited ongoing option, not a substitute for the full scheduled-cleaning feature set.
R-Wipe & Clean Standalone: $28.99, paid once for a lifetime license covering one personal computer or workstation, not servers. The license transfers when that machine is replaced or decommissioned, making it the least expensive paid fit for an individual computer.
R-Wipe & Clean Corporate: $88.99, paid once for one workstation or server, with transfer when the machine is replaced or decommissioned. It fits a single server or workstation where the personal-use Standalone license does not.
R-Wipe & Clean Technician: $168, paid once for serving multiple computers, subject to a cap on simultaneous installations or runs equal to the licenses purchased. It suits technicians who need multi-computer coverage within that concurrency limit.
R-Wipe & Clean Commercial: $298, paid once for serving storage devices and systems for commercial gain, with one copy usable at a time. This is the relevant tier for paid service work, but it does not authorize concurrent use of multiple copies.
Platforms
R-Wipe & Clean supports Windows and macOS, but the stated system requirements are dated ranges: Windows 7 through 11 and specified Windows Server versions, and macOS 10.7 through 10.12. Check those requirements against the computers in scope before buying. The Windows-specific wiping, SSD handling, integration, and privacy controls should not be assumed to apply to Mac.
Who it's for
It is a good fit for Windows users who want to combine recurring trace cleanup with file and free-space erasure, or for technicians and commercial operators who need license options beyond one personal machine. Mac users may value its broad application-trace coverage and item inspection, but should choose it for cleanup rather than Windows-style erasure controls. It is not the right choice for anyone whose requirement is wiping an entire drive.
Pros and cons
Pro: Broad trace coverage plus custom lists can address both common cleanup targets and unsupported applications.
Pro: Scheduled tasks, event triggers, and command-line launching support routine or operator-driven cleanup.
Pro: Windows combines file and free-space erasure with SSD-aware defaults and direct Windows access.
Con: There is no drive-wiping capability, so it cannot replace software chosen specifically for whole-drive erasure.
Con: Lite omits scheduled tasks and detectable-trace cleaning, sharply limiting it for users who want ongoing automation after the trial.
Con: Mac requirements stop at macOS 10.12, while the advanced erasure and privacy features described are Windows-only.
Alternatives
For broader file-shredder comparisons, see File Shredder Software. Consider Active@ KillDisk if Linux support matters; it has a free plan and personal licenses at $64.95, paid once and $79.95, paid once. HDShredder is another Linux-and-Windows option, with a free private-use edition capped at 4 TB and one security level, or a €19.90, paid once Basic Edition for private use with three security levels and selectable partitions.
BleachBit is worth considering for a free, open-source option that runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. BCWipe Total WipeOut is a paid alternative with a free trial. Macrorit Data Wiper is a Windows-only alternative with a free home edition, though its recycle-bin wipe is limited to files under 100 MB and fewer than five files, and it wipes non-system disks. Blancco Drive Eraser is a paid alternative with a free trial for Linux and Windows. Crypto Shredder is a free Windows option. D-Secure File Eraser may suit readers seeking an annual file-and-folder erasure license across Windows, Mac, and Linux; its price starts at $40 a year.
Verdict
Choose R-Wipe & Clean if you want Windows cleanup and privacy-trace removal tied to scheduled tasks, with file and free-space erasure and a one-time license that fits your use. Its strongest case is the combination of automation and SSD-aware Windows erasure. Look elsewhere if whole-drive wiping is essential, or if the older stated Mac requirements and lack of Windows-only controls do not fit your platform needs.
Verdict
R-Wipe & Clean combines cleanup scheduling with file and free-space erasure on Windows, alongside a separate Mac edition. Check the platform requirements and post-trial Lite limitations before choosing a license.
Where Specifiction places it
- Disk Cleanup Software#3 of 228.6
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