DPWiper is a small portable file shredder utility that allows a user to securely delete or Wipe both files and folder securely via Drag & Drop. With it, a user can delete files normally (not secure), utilize a Single overwrite by performing a DoD Wipe (US Department of Defense of Defense 5220.22 compliant wipe) or use the Gutmann's Maximum Security 35 pass wiping method.
Available in both English and German Languages, it can be made to run stand alone application. You can then take it with you to run from a USB flash drive or other removable device at any available Windows computer.
DPWiper Secure File Deletion
DPWiper, or Drive Purge Wiper, is a software tool designed for securely erasing data from storage devices. Its primary function is to permanently delete files and data on a drive, ensuring that they cannot be recovered using data recovery tools. This is particularly useful when you want to dispose of, sell, or donate a storage device and want to ensure that your sensitive information is completely wiped.
Key Features include:
- Secure Data Erasure: Advanced algorithms to overwrite the data multiple times, making it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to recover.
- Customizable Wiping Options: Users can select the wiping method, ranging from a simple one-pass overwrite to more complex methods that meet various standards (e.g., DoD 5220.22-M).
- Support for Various Storage Devices: Can be stored and run on different types of storage devices, including hard drives, SSDs, USB drives, and memory cards.
Common Use Cases include:
- Disposing of Old Devices: To ensure that no personal data remains on devices that are being discarded.
- Preparing Devices for Sale: To prevent the next owner from accessing your files.
- Data Privacy Compliance: To meet legal or organizational requirements for secure data deletion.
Portable File Shredder Specs
- Authors Website: paehl.de
- License: Freeware (for private use)
- Supported OS: Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, XP
- Extracted File Size: 88.1 KB
How to make DPWiper Portable
- Download and extract contents from the zipped archive.
- Click setup.exe and proceed to install on your PC.
- Copy the C:\Program Files\DPWIPER folder to your USB device.
- Click the resulting .exe from that folder to launch the program.
Note: You can uninstall the program from your computer after completing this process.