DeleteOnClick vs Files Shredder
DeleteOnClick
2brightsparks.comFiles Shredder
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| Figure | DeleteOnClick | Files Shredder |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · File Shredder Software | 8.3 (#8) | 7.3 (#19) |
| Purpose | DeleteOnClick securely deletes files in one click and can wipe free disk space. | Files Shredder is a desktop tool for permanently deleting files and folders so they cannot be recovered. |
| Support | The maker directs freeware users to its forum and provides help files, online help, articles, tutorials, and a knowledge base. | The download page directs users needing help to [email protected]. |
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In their own words
DeleteOnClick
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.
Files Shredder
Files Shredder has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.