O&O SafeErase 19

19.0 – Published on 6/4/2024

Added

• New fortress mode for isolated deletions without interference from other applications.
• Completely redesigned user interface with dynamic window adjustment.
• The application can be started as a user or system account.
• New Tech Edition for IT service providers.

Changed

• TotalErase algorithm redesigned for higher reliability.
• Updated browser support.

Removed

• Discontinued support for Windows 7.

Fixed

• Eliminated problems with deleting locked files by background processes.
• Fixed display problems with high-DPI resolutions.

Info

• Compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11; x64 architecture

18.0 – Published on 01/24/2023

Added

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

Changed

• SolidErase optimized for SSD drives.
• Updated browser support.

Fixed

• Fixed a crash when dragging and dropping certain folder structures.
• Fixed problems with clearing browser caches.

Info

• Compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11; x64 architecture

17.0 – Published on 1/25/2022

Added

• Support for Windows 11.
• Advanced browsing data clearance for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
• Improved analysis function to detect insecurely deleted data.
• New server and admin editions for enterprise environments.

Changed

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

Fixed

• Fixed display issues in ClusterView at high scale.
• SolidErase detection for certain NVMe drives has been improved.

Info

• Compatible with Windows 11, Windows 10 and Windows 8.1; x64 architecture

16.0 – Published on 1/26/2021

Added

• ClusterView for visual representation of the deletion progress.
• SolidErase for SSD drives.
• TotalErase for a complete wipe of a system without boot media.
• Support for Chromium-based Microsoft Edge.

Changed

• Modernized user interface.
• Faster program launch due to earlier drive detection.

Fixed

• Fixed problems with the registration of the Windows context menu.
• Fixed bug in browser data detection.

Security

• All erasing methods verified according to their official specifications.

Info

• Compatible with Windows 10; x86 and x64 architecture