Windows 10: Is there a "file shredder" for Windows 10?

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  1. SWEETTASHA
    SweetTasha Win User

    Is there a "file shredder" for Windows 10?


    Occasionally I have a file containing sensitive or confidential data that want to delete. Which I think puts it into the Recycle bin. Google finds a couple methods that are dated 2019 and don't work for me and I don't want to use a third-party app.Any ideas?TIA for you help.SweetTasha

    :)
     
    SweetTasha, Jul 19, 2022
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  2. LILLEBROR
    Lillebror Win User

    File Shredder

    Theres a file shredder in SpyBot - search and destroy! It should be quite effective!
     
    Lillebror, Jul 19, 2022
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  3. CRASHNBURNXP
    CrAsHnBuRnXp Win User
    File Shredder

    As the title states. I need a file shredder. Whats a good FREE file shredder? Gotta be something other than TuneUp Utilities. I have found separate apps that replace everything I used in that other than the file shredder.

    Thanks for the help.

    If its pure x64, its a major bonus.

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    CrAsHnBuRnXp, Jul 19, 2022
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  4. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Is there a "file shredder" for Windows 10?

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jul 19, 2022
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