Good File Shredding Program (Freeware?)

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    LTCSZ

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    Could someone recommend a good file shredding program? I am particularly looking for one that will clean the "free space" on a HDD as well as completely delete files...Freeware would be nice...I have searched and there are many that claim to do such things, but I wanted some friendly advice! Thanks,

    Steve
     
    LTCSZ, Mar 6, 2009
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    Check out Eraser, available here: http://www.heidi.ie/node/6 Looks like it has a option to wipe free space, (as long as you're not running Vista or Windows 7), as well as secure deletion of files and secure deletion of Recycle Bin contents.

    Disclaimer: I found this recommendation on one of the "Best freeware" sites I bookmarked, but I haven't tried the program myself. It is a GPL-licensed program, meaning that anyone can examine the source code. In my mind, this is always a big plus for any type of security software, as it means it's much less likely to have any hidden "backdoors".

    By the way, Hi from a fellow Kansan.
     
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    I've been using Eraser for years, and occasionally wipe free space on several XP systems (this takes a while, depending on drive.) It's great.
     
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