{"id":9075,"date":"2022-09-16T17:28:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T11:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=9075"},"modified":"2022-09-16T17:30:53","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T12:00:53","slug":"securely-delete-files-on-your-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/securely-delete-files-on-your-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Securely Delete Files on Your Computer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Delete key moves deleted data to Recycle Bin, and the Shift+Del key combinations permanently remove data, right? How can data recovery software restore deleted data? You&#8217;ll need a third-party tool if you\u2019re looking for a way to delete data permanently. Here we explain how you can use Secure Delete to delete data permanently.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why Should you Permanently Delete Files?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After emptying the Recycle Bin, deleted data like documents, photos, audio, and other file types have a habit of staying on the PC. To permanently delete files that contain sensitive information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-more-storage-on-your-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free up space<\/a>, and boost PC performance, you should securely wipe files.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How To Delete Files on Your Computer Securely?<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 1 &#8211; Using PowerShell Command to Delete Files Securely<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you have technical knowledge, you can use Command Prompt or PowerShell to delete files securely. Here\u2019s how to use Powershell to delete files. Remember, you can run the same command in the elevated Command Prompt window.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press Windows + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9088 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/windows-power-shell.jpg\" alt=\"windows power shell\" width=\"328\" height=\"763\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/windows-power-shell.jpg 328w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/windows-power-shell-129x300.jpg 129w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Type Remove-Item -path c:\\[Filename] -recurse and press Enter. Replace the path with the location where the folder is saved. Likewise, enter the filename of the file you want to delete. This will permanently delete the folder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9087 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/windows-power-shell-remove-item.jpg\" alt=\"windows power shell remove item\" width=\"598\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/windows-power-shell-remove-item.jpg 598w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/windows-power-shell-remove-item-300x117.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restart the PC to save changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Must Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/perform-automatic-pc-cleaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Perform Automatic PC Cleaning?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 2 &#8211; Permanently Delete Data Using Secure Delete<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Secure Delete, as the name explains, is a tool that allows you to delete data securely. It comes as one of the modules in the Advanced System Optimizer. To use it, you will need to install the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/advanced-system-optimizer-the-best-pc-cleaner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PC optimization software<\/a> and follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Download and install Advanced System Optimizer<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9075,pos-1,\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/download-product\/aso\/w\/9075\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'securely-delete-files-on-your-computer', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Run Advanced System Optimizer.<\/li>\n<li>Click Security &amp; Privacy &gt; double-click Secure Delete to launch the window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9082 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aso-secure-delete.jpg\" alt=\"aso secure delete\" width=\"628\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aso-secure-delete.jpg 628w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/aso-secure-delete-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Add files to delete by clicking the Select Files button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9089 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wipe-file-and-folders.jpg\" alt=\"wipe file and folders\" width=\"628\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wipe-file-and-folders.jpg 628w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/wipe-file-and-folders-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Next, using the \u201cAdd File\u201d or \u201cAdd Folder,\u201d select the files and folders you want to delete permanently.<\/li>\n<li>Select the wiping method by clicking the Change option, as shown in the screenshot below:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9084 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/select-file-for-delete.jpg\" alt=\"select file for delete\" width=\"628\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/select-file-for-delete.jpg 628w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/select-file-for-delete-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>You will get three options to select from:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9086 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/select-wipe-method.jpg\" alt=\"select wipe method\" width=\"628\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/select-wipe-method.jpg 628w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/select-wipe-method-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Fast Secure Delete &#8211;<\/strong> This method uses Single Pass, meaning the data is overwritten only once. This means the data can be recovered using a powerful recovery tool.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Random fill data streams &#8211;<\/strong> This method uses three passes to overwrite data over the earlier option.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure Delete &#8211;<\/strong> Out of the two, this one is the securest option, leaving no chances of retrieving data. Secure Delete overwrites data seven times by random digits) &amp; is the safest mode.<\/li>\n<li>After selecting the wiping method, click \u201cContinue\u201d to start the process.<\/li>\n<li>Select the items you wish to delete and securely click the \u201cNext\u201d button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9085 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/select-folder.jpg\" alt=\"select folder\" width=\"628\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/select-folder.jpg 628w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/select-folder-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Enter the confirmation code in the box to start the process and hit Next.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9083 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/file-and-folde-select-for-wipe.jpg\" alt=\"file and folde select for wipe\" width=\"628\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/file-and-folde-select-for-wipe.jpg 628w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/file-and-folde-select-for-wipe-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Type \u201cYES\u201d to give confirmation and proceed.<\/li>\n<li>Wait for the process to finish. When done, you will get a summary of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9081 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/all-file-and-folder-wiped.jpg\" alt=\"all file and folder wiped\" width=\"628\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/all-file-and-folder-wiped.jpg 628w, http:\/\/143.244.153.71\/systweakblogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/all-file-and-folder-wiped-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"color-box\">\n<div class=\"shadow\">\n<div class=\"info-tab tip-icon\" style=\"background:#92CD59\"><i><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"tip-box\" style=\"background:#d5efc2\">\n<p> <strong> Tip : <\/strong>Use the Wipe More Files button to add more files.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is how using Secure Delete, the data shredding tool; you can permanently delete data.:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Deleting a file doesn\u2019t mean it is lost forever. Unless the data is overwritten, there are chances of data recovery. Therefore, if you want to be sure that the deleted data remains erased, you need to use a file shredding tool.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This will ensure that the deleted data remains deleted. You can either use the PowerShell command or can use Secure Delete. If you are a beginner using Secure Delete is your best bet. We hope you like the information we\u2019ve shared. Please share your feedback in the comments section.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Recommended-\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-deep-clean-a-pc-the-right-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Deep Clean a PC the Right Way?<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/wipe-hard-drive-completely\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How To Wipe Hard Drive Completely?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Delete key moves deleted data to Recycle Bin, and the Shift+Del key combinations permanently remove data, right? How can data recovery software restore deleted data? You&#8217;ll need a third-party tool if you\u2019re looking for a way to delete data permanently. Here we explain how you can use Secure Delete to delete data permanently. 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