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Changes in the respective versions of O&O SafeErase Server Edition (Changelog)

Version 21

21.3 – released on 2026-06-23

Added

  • New native shell extension for the SafeErase context menu in Windows Explorer.
  • Direct integration into the native Windows 11 context menu.
  • Multilingual context menu entries according to the Windows display language.
  • New RiskInfo notes on the analysis page with data security tips.
  • Search and filter function for deletion reports.
  • Enhanced Fortress Mode with support for additional drivers and network configurations.
  • Automatic update of browser definition files.
  • Enhanced audit reports for GDPR and compliance requirements.
  • New SolidErase option for SSDs. It is automatically activated when all deletion targets are located on SSD drives.
  • File and folder names are now automatically overwritten with random characters before secure deletion.
  • Improved support for screen readers and UI automation through additional accessibility properties.

Changed

  • Drive detection fully converted to native Windows APIs.
  • Improved stability of the analysis page.
  • Modernized user interface with improved navigation.
  • Optimized deletion speed on NVMe and large HDD drives.
  • Browser cleanup now takes into account the browsers selected by the user.

Fixed

  • Firefox bookmarks are preserved during the security check.
  • Eliminated user interface freezes during analysis.
  • Incorrect progress indicators corrected.
  • Problems detecting Firefox profiles fixed.
  • Context menu registration issue under Windows 10 fixed.
  • Context menu registration under Windows 10 corrected.
  • Crash when securely deleting via the Recycle Bin context menu fixed.
  • Incorrect SSD detection corrected.
  • Byte calculation when deleting free space on large volumes corrected.

Security

  • The active Windows system drive can no longer be deleted during a running Windows session.

Info

  • Compatible with Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2016; x64 architecture
  • Available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Japanese and Chinese (Simplified)

Version 19

19.0 – released on 2024-06-04

Added

  • New Fortress Mode for isolated deletion processes without interference from other applications.
  • Completely redesigned user interface with dynamic window adjustment.
  • Application can be started as a user or system account.
  • New Tech Edition for IT service providers.

Changed

  • TotalErase algorithm revised for increased reliability.
  • Browser support updated.

Removed

  • Support for Windows 7 discontinued.

Fixed

  • Problems deleting locked files caused by background processes eliminated.
  • Display issues at high DPI resolutions corrected.

Info

  • Compatible with Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2016; x64 architecture

Version 18

18.0 – released on 2023-01-24

Added

  • Completely new user interface with tile-based layout.
  • Scheduling of recurring deletion tasks.
  • Detailed HTML and XML reports for compliance purposes.
  • Context menu entry for securely deleting free space.

Changed

  • SolidErase optimized for SSD drives.
  • Browser support updated.

Fixed

  • Crash when dragging and dropping certain folder structures fixed.
  • Problems deleting browser caches corrected.

Info

  • Compatible with Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2016; x64 architecture

Version 17

17.0 – released on 2022-01-25

Added

  • Support for Windows 11.
  • Enhanced browser data deletion for Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
  • Improved analysis function for detecting insecurely deleted data.
  • New Server and Admin Editions for enterprise environments.

Changed

  • Navigation and user interface icons revised.
  • Context menu adapted for the new Windows 11 menu system.

Fixed

  • Display issues in ClusterView at high scaling corrected.
  • SolidErase detection improved for certain NVMe drives.

Info

  • Compatible with Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2016; x64 architecture

Version 16

16.0 – released on 2021-01-26

Added

  • ClusterView for visualizing deletion progress.
  • SolidErase for SSD drives.
  • TotalErase for completely deleting a system without boot media.
  • Support for Chromium-based Microsoft Edge.

Changed

  • Modernized user interface.
  • Faster program start through earlier drive detection.

Fixed

  • Problems registering the Windows context menu fixed.
  • Error detecting browser data corrected.

Security

  • All deletion methods verified according to their official specifications.

Info

  • Compatible with Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2016; x64 architecture