
If some files are not deleted, try to delete them again by clicking the Retry button in the window that opens.
In the deletion confirmation window that opens, click Remove. Other deletion methods can harm the SSD or USB device or the network drive. To delete data from SSD and USB devices, as well as from network drives, it is recommended to apply Quick delete or GOST R 50739-95, Russia. In the Data deletion method drop-down list, select the requisite data deletion algorithm. Click the Browse button, and in the Select folder window that opens select the folder or file to be deleted permanently.ĭeletion of system files and folders may cause operating system malfunctions. The File Shredder window opens (see figure below). File Shredder is free desktop application for shredding (destroying) unwanted files beyond recovery. Click the Show more link to open a menu and select File Shredder. Click the More Tools button in the lower part of the main window to open the Tools window. Before deleting data, make sure that it is not used by running applications.
You can delete the data that you can access under your personal account. Data can be deleted from a memory card if its mechanical protection from rewriting is disabled.
Removable drives or other devices that are recognized as removable drives (such as floppy disks, memory cards, USB disks, or cell phones). Deletion is possible if you have the rights required for writing and deleting data. Kaspersky Total Security makes it possible to delete data without the possibility to recover it from the following data media: #Windows file shredder software#
Kaspersky Total Security contains a permanent data deletion tool that makes data recovery using standard software tools impossible. Added security of personal data is ensured by protecting deleted information against unauthorized recovery by hackers.