Downloading ProtectStar Data Shredder 6.0.1734 from the developer's website was possible when we last checked. We cannot confirm if there is a free download of this software available.
The program is sometimes distributed under different names, such as "Data Shredder", "ProtectStar TM Data Shredder". This program was originally created by ProtectStar Inc.
The program's installer files are generally known as DataShredderGUI.exe, Verify.exe, Shredder.exe, DataShredderGUIFree64.exe or DataShredderGUI664.exe etc. The most popular versions among the program users are 6.0, 4.0 and 3.0. The latest version of the program can be installed on PCs running Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11, both 32 and 64-bit. We recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus. The program is included in Security Tools.
From the developer:
ProtectStar Data Shredder allows you to completely delete data from your hard drives or external data storage devices. You can securely erase all files, folders, and partitions; securely cut and paste files and directories; erase temporary Windows and internet files, and more. The program erases all existing data including confidential, secret and top-secret security level data.
You may want to check out more software, such as EgisTec Shredder, Super File Shredder or Recover Data for NTFS, which might be similar to ProtectStar Data Shredder.
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