DeleteOnClick is a freeware secure file deletion tool for Windows

1. What is secure file deletion?
2. How do I delete a Windows protected file?
3. Does Windows 10 have a file shredder?
4. How do I permanently remove sensitive files and data from my computer?
5. How can I quickly delete files?
6. Will CCleaner permanently delete files?
7. Can't delete folder even though I am administrator Windows 10?
8. How do I force a write protected file to delete?
9. How do I get administrator permission to delete a file?
10. Can permanently deleted files be recovered?
11. Where does the permanently deleted files go?
12. How do I recover deleted files on Windows 10?

What is secure file deletion?

Secure Eraser is an easy-to-use program that allows you to securely erase data from your Windows computer using one of five different security levels. Your data will be overwritten up to 35 times, making it unrecoverable, even with specialized software. Select the Security level you want under the Deletion method.

How do I delete a Windows protected file?

To do that, follow the steps below:

1. Open Windows Defender and go Protected folders option.
2. Click on the listed folder you want to remove, then click the Remove button.
3. Click Yes to continue the deletion. Enter UAC permission when prompted.

Does Windows 10 have a file shredder?

In this article, we'll look at three free products: Eraser, File Shredder, and Freeraser. All three programs are compatible with any desktop version of Windows from XP to 10; Eraser, File Shredder, and Freeraser also work with Windows Server.

How do I permanently remove sensitive files and data from my computer?

Right-click the file(s), then select "Eraser > Erase". This will wipe the files from your computer completely, bypassing the recycle bin. This can take several minutes, depending computer speed and file size. You can also delete entire folders this way.

How can I quickly delete files?

Fastest way to do this: open a command prompt, navigate to the folder you want to delete and enter the command "rd /s /q ." All other options will buffer the files before deleting. The RD (RMDIR) command reads a file name and deletes it and when it hits a folder name dives into that folder and repeats.

Will CCleaner permanently delete files?

A: Yes. If you have configured and run CCleaner *properly, deleted files will stay deleted - permanently. ... There is a portable version of CCleaner.

Can't delete folder even though I am administrator Windows 10?

3) Fix Permissions

1. R-Click on Program Files -> Properties -> Security Tab.
2. Click Advanced -> Change Permission.
3. Select Administrators (any entry) -> Edit.
4. Change the Apply To drop down box to This Folder, Subfolder & Files.
5. Put check in Full Control under Allow column -> OK -> Apply.
6. Wait some more.....

How do I force a write protected file to delete?

Hold "Shift," press "Delete" and then click "Yes" to permanently delete the file.

How do I get administrator permission to delete a file?

In order to do this, you need to:

1. Navigate to the folder you want to delete, right-click it and select Properties.
2. Select the Security tab and click the Advanced button.
3. Click on Change located at the front of the Owner file and click on the Advanced button.

Can permanently deleted files be recovered?

Fortunately, permanently deleted files can still be returned. ... Immediately stop using the device if you want to recover permanently deleted files in Windows 10. Otherwise, data will be overwritten, and you can never return your documents. If this does not happen, you can recover permanently deleted files.

Where does the permanently deleted files go?

When you delete a file from your computer, it moves to the Windows Recycle Bin. You empty the Recycle Bin and the file is permanently erased from the hard drive. ... Instead, the space on the disk that was occupied by the deleted data is "deallocated."

How do I recover deleted files on Windows 10?

To Recover Deleted Files on Windows 10 for free:

Open the Start menu. Type “restore files” and hit Enter on your keyboard. Look for the folder where you deleted files were stored. Select the “Restore” button in the middle to undelete Windows 10 files to their original location.