CodeInventors Shred

1.09

Software information

License:

Shareware (Free to try)


Updated:

14 May 2014


Publisher:

Jonathan Clark

Website:

http://codeinventors.com

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Size: 0 Bytes


Downloads: 3468


Platform: Windows (All Versions)

Review by Frederick Barton (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 14 May 2014

Sometimes, deleting sensitive data is much better than keeping it on the hard drive, where everyone can find it. For this purpose, you can use a file shredder and make it impossible to recover the erased data. With CodeInventors Shred, erasing files is a straightforward procedure, which takes only a few seconds to complete. It can overwrite the targeted data multiple times and it can also replace it with random bytes. Even with the best recovery utility on the market, salvaging the erased files will be impossible.

The application is free to try for 15 days, without any kind of functionality restrictions. It is compatible with all modern Windows versions and it is available for Mac OS X platforms as well. Installing CodeInventors Shred is a quick procedure, which does not involve any advanced settings.

The user interface is compact and it has a clean and simple layout. All you have to do is load one or more files, by clicking and dragging them over the interface and click a button to start shredding them. While running, the application will also display a floating icon on your screen, which you can use to load files much easier. Instead of placing the interface and an explorer window side by side, you can simply drag and drop your files over this icon.

By default, the application will make a single pass when erasing files, but you can set it to make up to 35 passes in the general settings menu, where you can make other tweaks as well. Depending on your settings, CodeInventors Shred will replace deleted data using random byte values, between 0 and 255, regardless of how many passes it has to make. Additionally, the application can perform other actions, before deleting your files, like renaming them or changing their dates.

Pros

You can shred large amounts of data in just a few seconds. The application's functionality is straightforward and easy to understand. It can make up to 35 passes when deleting files and it allows you to make various tweaks.

Cons

There are no serious drawbacks to mention. With CodeInventors Shred's fast and efficient capabilities, the data you delete will stay deleted forever.

CodeInventors Shred
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CodeInventors Shred Editor’s Review Rating

CodeInventors Shred has been reviewed by Frederick Barton on 14 May 2014. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated CodeInventors Shred 5 out of 5 stars, naming it Essential

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