O&O SafeErase 21 – The Next Generation of Secure Data Erasure

Completely Overhauled Technologically

Protection against data espionage is becoming increasingly important. Not only in corporate environments, but also in the private sphere of Windows, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the most personal data. And it is precisely here that the secure deletion of sensitive data plays a crucial role.

Deleting data in Windows doesn’t make it disappear; it only makes it invisible to users. With specialized data recovery products (including O&O DiskRecovery), this data can be easily restored. This is good if data was accidentally deleted and is still needed. It’s bad if it really should be disposed of. O&O SafeErase version 21 ensures even better security than ever before.

The agent responsible for data erasure has been completely redesigned and modernized, enabling native support for the latest storage technologies such as SSD and NVMe.

“With O&O SafeErase 21, we have completely rebuilt the technological foundation of our solution for both private and professional users,” says Olaf Kehrer, Managing Director of O&O Software GmbH. “For our customers, this means: the familiar, reliable workflow remains unchanged – but under the hood, a new generation of our secure data erasure technology is at work. This ensures that O&O SafeErase will continue to meet the highest security requirements.”

Optimized System Integration

The new technical platform enables more stable integration with current Windows versions. Future Windows 11 updates can also be supported flexibly and reliably. It is also important that it continues to support Windows 10, especially for users upgrading to Windows 11, so they can securely dispose of their old systems.

Maximum Stability and Performance

Thanks to the redesign of key core components, O&O SafeErase 21 operates more efficiently than ever. Improved memory management, optimized driver integration, and a modernized update infrastructure ensure noticeably stable system performance – especially in security-critical environments.

Proven Features with O&O TotalErase

All familiar O&O SafeErase features remain unchanged in version 21 – from securely deleting individual files and entire drives to removing internet and system traces, and even using Fortress Mode to delete locked files. Deleting an entire system with the proven O&O TotalErase enables the complete and secure data erasure of a computer without the need for additional hardware.

Availability and Pricing

The recommended retail price for O&O SafeErase 21 is 29.95 USD. O&O offers a 5-computer license for 49.90 USD, allowing use on up to five computers. All prices include 19% VAT where appropriate.

Interested users can find a free trial version of O&O SafeErase on the O&O website: https://www.oo-software.com/en/safeerase-hard-drive-data-secure-deletion. The trial version allows users to securely delete files and directories for 30 days.

Companies benefit from flexible licensing models tailored to their individual needs. Information on volume licenses and trial versions can be found at: https://www.oo-software.com/en/oosafeerase-corporate