RVL File Shredder

RVL File Shredder, developed by RVL Soft, is a free application in the Security-Privacy subcategory. The latest version, 1.0, can be easily installed using the 'RVL File Shredder.exe' filename. This advanced file shredding tool provides various simple methods for eliminating files, folders, and unused space from a logical drive, ensuring the data are destroyed beyond recovery.

When files are deleted using the shift+del key combination or from an emptied Recycle Bin in Windows, the actual raw contents of these files remain on the drive, waiting to be overwritten. This means that sensitive data can potentially be recovered using specialized recovery labs or software. RVL File Shredder helps you to shred files and folders from your Windows drive, leaving no traces of critical private data. This is particularly important when selling or disposing of a PC, as the hard drives can still contain recoverable sensitive data even after formatting.

What sets RVL File Shredder apart is its hierarchical explorer view, which allows users to easily select the files and folders they wish to shred. By adding files to the "shredding zone" and selecting from 12 different shredding patterns exceeding the standards of DOD US, the software ensures data is destroyed beyond recovery.

Pros:

• Free download and use.
• Simple and intuitive hierarchical explorer view for ease of use.
• Exceeds DOD US standards with 12 shredding patterns, providing robust data destruction.

Cons:

• Limited to version 1.0, with no information on future updates or enhancements.
• Only available for Windows, lacking support for other operating systems.

For anyone needing a reliable and free tool to permanently erase sensitive files and folders, RVL File Shredder is an excellent choice. Its thorough shredding capabilities make it a top contender in the Security-Privacy subcategory.

You may want to check out more software, such as Safe File Shredder, Blancco - File Shredder or Alternate File Shredder, which might be similar to RVL File Shredder.