Windows 10: Securely Erase Files - Is there an easy way?

I've recently created a bunch of scans of my tax documents without first placing these scans into an encrypted folder. I have since created an encrypted folder and moved my sensitive documents over to the secured folder. The original files have not been deleted - since these are not in an encrypted folder I would like to securely erase these files. A cursory search turned up something called sdelete - however, I am unable to run sdelete - because that command is not recognized in the Command Prompt terminal of my Windows 11 Pro machine. I'm open to using other methods for securely del

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Windows program to secure erase files only

I tried doing a search and only found optimal ways to fully erase a disc. Since there are a ton of programs I thought it best to just ask for a current recommendation. I would like to erase a few folders only on a W7 machine and do not need a full time paid program.

Thank you for any suggestions.

 

Windows program to secure erase files only

I've used fileshredder in the past - File Shredder

 

Samsung Magician Secure Erase

This blog details the meticulous steps, trials & errors, one person took to attempt to securely erase and then verify a secure erasure of various SSD erase operations.
Ways to Securely Erase a Solid State Drive (SSD) | Ray Woodcock's Latest
It's quite a read, and really helps to understand what's going on, as well as a bit startling as to some of the results he saw. Some of the comments are also eye-opening.

I also learned that TRIM does not work on a USB-connected SSD.