System Tuning & Utilities

Hardwipe 64-bit Edition Hardwipe 64-bit Edition

Hardwipe 64-bit Edition

If you've ever worried about someone digging up your old files from a discarded hard drive or USB stick, Hardwipe might just be the tool you're looking for. It’s a free, user friendly software designed to permanently erase sensitive data so that it can’t be recovered even with advanced forensic tools.


One of the coolest things about Hardwipe is how easy it is to use. It integrates directly into Windows File Explorer, so you can simply right click on a file or folder and choose to wipe it instantly. No technical expertise required. Whether you're cleaning a full drive, wiping a USB, or just emptying the Recycle Bin for good, Hardwipe handles it all with a clean and intuitive interface.


Some of its standout features include:

Secure data erasure using military grade algorithms
Options to pause wiping or adjust CPU usage so it doesn’t slow down your computer
Right click integration for quick access
Ability to wipe free space, Recycle Bin, and even Windows page files
Online support in case you run into any issues

Hardwipe doesn’t just delete it overwrites your data multiple times using internationally recognized standards like DOD 5220.22 M and Gutmann, ensuring that your files are gone for good. It even offers read back verification and detailed logs so you can be confident the job was done correctly.


Best of all, it’s completely free for personal use. There is a paid version with extra features for power users, but for most people, the free edition offers more than enough functionality to keep private data truly private.


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Technical

Title Hardwipe 64-bit Edition
Language Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
License Free
Author Big Angry Dog Ltd
Filename 4542_hwipe_setup.msi

Version History

Hardwipe 64-bit Edition 5.0.8