Blank And Secure

7.71 Secure file deletion app for Windows

Daniel Gardner

Review: Program that ensures sensitive files are completely erased from a PC, without the risk of recovery.

Freeware data erasing software download, reviewed by Daniel Gardner
Software utility that rewrites files and folders with zeros before permanently erasing them from hard drive - Screenshot of Blank And Secure
User interface - Screenshot of Blank And Secure
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Is a portable tool to securely delete the data and block the recovering of data.

Blank And Secure is an incredible small-sized and portable utility that has been developed with one key objective in mind: to securely erase files from your system, with the aim of preventing unauthorized users from accessing sensitive data via specialized software. It's a brilliant piece of software that offers incredible convenience and versatility.

The installation process is not required with Blank And Secure, which means you can drop the executable file anywhere on the hard disk and click it to run. Furthermore, you can move Blank And Secure to a USB flash disk or similar storage unit to run it on any workstation. Best of all, the Windows Registry area is not updated with new entries, and leftovers do not remain on the hard disk after eliminating Blank And Secure.

The user interface is plain and simple, consisting of a single window where the WYSIWYG principle clearly applies, since there are no other options available, aside from the ones shown in the primary panel. Files and folders can be loaded in the list of items up for deletion using the drag-and-drop support, with batch processing being a featured function. Blank And Secure is capable of removing multiple items at once, but you can only insert one entry into the queue at a time.

It's worth noting that if you change your mind about a particular file, make sure to exit Blank And Secure and restart it, as there is no option to remove entries from the list or to clear it entirely, which can be easily mistaken for the Delete button. Nevertheless, it is possible to carry out a normal deletion task or make Blank And Secure fill the free space with null, just to add an extra layer of security regarding data retrieval software. Furthermore, you can enable the tool to overwrite items once or exit when the task is done, as well as specify a deletion delay time. Log details are shown on the bottom part of the screen.

During our tests, we noticed that Blank And Secure consumed minimal CPU and memory resources. It carries out tasks very quickly and does not cause the operating system to hang, crash, or pop up error dialogs. Although Blank And Secure does not offer a wide range of features, it is suitable for users of all levels of experience and finishes the job rapidly and error-free, delivering a straightforward method for securely eliminating data from your system permanently.

In conclusion, Blank And Secure is a simple and powerful utility that can provide peace of mind for anyone who is concerned about sensitive data falling into the wrong hands. With its portable, lightweight design, it's incredibly easy to use, making it accessible to users of all levels of experience.

Features of Blank And Secure

  • Command line support: Runs from the command line for automated erasing.
  • Data sanitization: Sanitizes data by writing over it with random patterns.
  • File shredding: Securely deletes files beyond recovery.
  • File verification: Verifies that files have been erased correctly.
  • Hard drive defragmentation: Defragments hard drives to improve performance.
  • Hibernation mode: Shuts down the computer after the erasing process is complete.
  • Portable mode: Runs from portable media without installation.
  • Scheduling: Automates erase operations with a scheduling tool.
  • Secure deletion: Files, folders and entire drives can be erased securely.
  • Secure erase algorithms: Uses advanced algorithms to securely erase data.
  • User-defined wipe patterns: Create and save wipe patterns to customize the erasing process.
  • Versioning: Supports multiple versions of the same file.
  • Wipe entire drives: Wipes entire hard drives, USBs and other storage media.
  • Wipe free disk space: Wipes free disk space to prevent recovery of deleted files.

Compatibility and License

Blank And Secure is provided under a freeware license on Windows from secure cleaning software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 7.71 is the latest version last time we checked.

Nenad Hrg accepts donations for the continued development of this free software.

What version of Windows can Blank And Secure run on?

Blank And Secure can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.

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  1. Blank And Secure Download
  2. Free Secure Cleaning Software
  3. Portable Software
  4. Data Erasing Software
  5. 64-bit downloads
Blank And Secure has been picked by our editors as very good.
Blank And Secure has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested Blank And Secure 7.71 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.