AppleXsoft File Eraser is an easy-to-use, secure file erasure software that helps users permanently delete files, folders, and other data from hard drives, USB sticks, memory cards, and other storage media. It supports up to 18 international erasure standards, including U.S. DoD, German BSI, UK HMG IS5, and more. It can help you securely erase private and sensitive information, including credit card numbers, passwords, emails, and other confidential documents. It also offers pre-defined sanitization methods for quickly removing traces of deleted files and folders. With AppleXsoft File Eraser, you can quickly and securely erase files and folders using simple drag-and-drop actions, eliminating any possibility of data recovery. The software also gives you the option to shred specific files or folders, or to shred all data stored on a drive or device. It can help you securely erase data from physical and virtual devices, as well as digital media such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.
Discontinued The program is no longer updated. The latest version, 2.50, released in 2012, can still be downloaded from the official website.
The discontinued development approach was moved to http://alternativeapp.info/software/context-shredder/.
The discontinued DBAN was last updated in June 2015 and does not support SSD (SATA secure erase). The official website is now pushing users to use Blancco Drive Eraser, a commercial disk wiping tool.