O&O SafeErase 21 – What’s New

21.2 - released on 03/26/2026

Fixed

• Firefox bookmarks preserved during security check

21.1 - released on 03/10/2026

Added

• New SolidErase option for SSDs that automatically applies an SSD-optimized deletion method.
• File and folder names are randomized before secure deletion to remove metadata traces.
• Improved accessibility support for screen readers and UI automation.

Changed

• Browser cleanup now respects the user’s browser selection.

Fixed

• Context menu registration corrected on Windows 10.
• Crash when securely deleting files via the Recycle Bin context menu resolved.
• Improved SSD detection.

21.0 - released on 02/24/2026

Added

• New native shell extension for the SafeErase context menu in Windows Explorer.
• Localized context menu entries according to the Windows display language.
• RiskInfo panel with rotating data-security tips in the analysis view.
• Search and filter functionality for deletion reports.

Changed

• Drive enumeration now uses native Windows APIs.
• Improved stability of the analysis page.

Fixed

• UI freezes during analysis removed.
• Progress-bar calculation corrected.
• Improved Firefox profile detection.

Security

• Deleting the active Windows system volume during a running Windows session is now prevented.

20.0 - released on 01/28/2025

Added

• Enhanced Fortress Mode with additional driver and network configuration support.
• Direct integration into the native Windows 11 context menu.
• Automatic updates for browser cleanup definitions.
• Enhanced deletion reports for GDPR and compliance audits.

Changed

• Modernized user interface and navigation.
• Improved deletion performance on NVMe and large HDD drives.

Fixed

• Context menu registration issues on Windows 10 resolved.
• Free-space byte calculation corrected for large volumes.

19.0 - released on 06/04/2024

Added

• New Fortress Mode providing an isolated environment for secure deletion.
• Completely redesigned graphical user interface with adaptive window layout.
• Application can be launched as user or system account.
• New Tech Edition for IT professionals and service providers.

Changed

• TotalErase algorithm revised for improved reliability.
• Updated browser cleanup support.

Removed

• Windows 7 support removed.

Fixed

• Deletion issues caused by locked files from background processes resolved.
• High-DPI rendering issues corrected.

18.0 - released on 01/24/2023

Added

• New tile-based user interface layout.
• Scheduled secure-deletion jobs.
• Detailed HTML and XML deletion reports.
• Context-menu entry to securely wipe free disk space.

Changed

• Improved SolidErase algorithm for SSD drives.
• Updated browser cleanup definitions.

Fixed

• Crash when dragging certain folder structures onto the application.
• Incomplete browser cache cleanup resolved.

17.0 - released on 01/25/2022

Added

• Full Windows 11 support.
• Improved browser data cleanup for Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
• Enhanced insecure-deletion analysis scan.
• New Server and Admin editions.

Changed

• User interface navigation and icons revised.
• Windows Explorer context menu adapted for Windows 11.

Fixed

• ClusterView display issues at high scaling levels resolved.
• Improved SolidErase detection for NVMe drives.

16.0 - released on 01/26/2021

Added

• ClusterView visualization for deletion progress.
• SolidErase method for SSD drives.
• TotalErase to wipe an entire system without boot media.
• Support for Chromium-based Microsoft Edge.

Changed

• Modernized user interface.
• Faster application startup.

Fixed

• Windows Explorer context menu registration issues resolved.
• Improved detection of browser data.