Portable Hardwipe

A normal deletion process cannot ensure that your data is permanently removed from the computer, so unauthorized users may still have access to it using dedicated recovery tools.
The purpose of Portable Hardwipe is to make sure no one can retrieve your private data by providing secure file deletion capabilities and powerful algorithms.

The advantages of being portable

Since this is the portable version of the program, it is important to mention that it doesn’t leave any traces in the Windows Registry.
You can copy it on any USB flash drive or other devices, and take it with you whenever you need to wipe files and hard drives on the breeze, without having to go through installation steps.

User-friendly interface

The tool reveals a clean lineup of features that allows you to accomplish the deletion operations with just a few clicks. Each wiping task, namely Wipe Drives, Wipe Files, Clean Space, Recyclers, is carried out individually.

Cleaning capabilities and various deletion algorithms

Portable Hardwipe gives you the possibility to delete physical drives and logical volumes, wipe out files and folders, clean space on the computer, as well as clear the recycle bins.
The program features several algorithms built specifically for helping you permanently delete items from your computer, namely DOD 5220.22-M, Schneier, Gutmann, GOST R 50739-95, as well as zero or random data sanitization methods.
Additionally, you may choose the speed (maximum, medium, or slow), start or pause the wiping process, log the activity and save it to a file, power off or log off the computer at the end of the task, as well as delete items individually or in a batch mode.

Performance

During our testing we have noticed that Portable Hardwipe is not quite fast in carrying out the deletion process especially if you opt for a powerful algorithm such as Gutmann. The utility eats up CPU and memory, so the overall performance of the PC may be hampered.

Bottom line

All in all, Portable Hardwipe proves to be a reliable application that offers a decent suite of tools for helping you permanently delete files and folders from your hard drive or external storage devices. The intuitive layout makes it an ideal software for rookies and professionals alike.