Because it also can permanently deleteindividualfiles and folders as well, it’s also a greatfree file-shredder program.
This review is of Eraser version 6.2.0.
Pleaselet us knowif there’s a newer version that needs a review.
More About Eraser
Eraser works by scheduling tasks to erase certain files.
It also runs on Windows 11.
Eraser must be installed on your system to use it.
This means you might’t erase your primary hard drivethe one that’s running Windows.
For that, you must use a program that runsbeforethe operating system is launched.
See our article onHow to Wipe a Hard Drivefor more on that.
However, youcanuse Eraser against anexternal drive, anyotherinternal drive, or any single or group of files/folders.
However, I recommendDBANif you better erase your primary hard drive (e.g., the C drive).