Berlin, 8 January, 2008 – The multiple award-winning program for securely deleting data, O&O SafeErase 3 from Berlin-based O&O Software, was voted Editor’s Choice for the third time in a row in a major comparison test run by the magazine Computer Bild.
With a dream product rating of “Good: 1.62” and a price rating of “low cost”, O&O SafeErase 3 left the other 5 competing products in the test trailing in it’s wake.
As well as praising the programs user-friendly operation, the testers from Computer Bild, Germany were quick to laud the fact that O&O SafeErase 3 is also available in its entirety in German, including the help functions and instructions (rating: “Very helpful”). Only half of the 6 products tested were available entirely in the German language, and the testers also rated O&O Software positively for its excellent service, providing telephone support to its German customers at local rate.
As O&O Software is 100% “Made in Berlin”, all its software products are available in German, as well as naturally in English, French and Japanese.
Quote from ComputerBild 2/2008:
“The Editor’s Choice O&O SafeErase 3 wasn’t just reliable, but also very quick. Overwriting an 80GB hard disk three times took just one hour and 55 minutes.”
“SafeErase also scored highly in other areas: it was the only test candidate offering a function for deleting single files or directories.”
“No other program was as simple to use as SafeErase. In comparison, the time-consuming installation and operation of Data Cleaner and DBAN impose unreasonable demands on users.“
“Editor’s Choice O&O SafeErase (29.90 Euros) also deleted files on USB Sticks and memory cards quickly and securely. The very simple operation adds icing to the cake.”
Secure data deletion with O&O SafeErase
Windows cannot securely delete data. When deleting or formatting under Windows, the data itself is not deleted, only the directory entries. Using special data rescue programs such as the O&O RescueBox, it is easy to recover the presumed deleted data within minutes. The new Version 3 of O&O SafeErase protects against this, and now under Windows Vista too.
With O&O SafeErase 3 it is now possible to securely delete personal and sensitive data under Windows Vista – quickly and simply. O&O SafeErase 3 also supports all current Windows versions and integrates itself seamlessly into Windows Explorer. In addition, a new assistant has been developed. This makes secure data deletion easy even for new computer users - and only through secure deletion can data be truly protected from theft.
The new O&O SafeErase Assistant allows the user to select from various deletion procedures, including deletion of files, directories, as well as entire partitions or hard disks. Should the computer or hard disk be sold on or given away, the unique O&O TotalErase can delete an entire computer’s data, with no need for a Start CD or diskette. The system partition is also fully deleted, so that no trace of any data is left on the machine whatsoever.
With five different deletion methods complying with recognized international standards, the user can create individual configurations, adapted to each scenario. The deletion methods differ from each other in the number and the way data is actually overwritten. As well as the standard deletion procedures of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Bundesamts für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI), users can also select the Gutmann Method, which meets the highest possible security criteria and overwrites data up to 35 times.
The deletion of free disk space takes care of security with regards to data assumed to have been deleted. O&O SafeErase also securely writes over this disk space and includes so-called Cluster Tips. These are areas of clusters on the hard disk not fully occupied by the data, so that the gaps left which can also contain important information are also securely deleted for ultimate protection.
Most important features at a glance:
- Secure deletion of files, directories, recycle bin and partitions
- New O&O-SafeErase Assistant offers step-by-step guidance
- O&O TotalErase for secure deletion of an entire system
- Secure deletion of free disk space including Cluster-Tips
- Five methods for secure data deletion
- Detailed deletion protocol forms a record of deleted data
- Supports numerous current Windows operating systems, including Windows Vista (32 and 64-Bit)
O&O SafeErase 3 is compatible with all current Windows operating systems (including Windows Vista). The full version costs EUR 29.90 (upgrade EUR 19.90). The full version can be ordered over the internet and is also available through retailers as a retail box which includes a printed User’s Guide.
O&O Software offers licensing options for companies and special conditions for governmental and educational institutions through master agreements. Interested users can download a free 30 day trial version of the product from the O&O Software website. Operators can use the trial version to securely delete single files or folders and familiarize themselves with the user-friendly functionality of O&O SafeErase 3.
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