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What is the difference between “File Erase” and deleting files normally? - AlexisTurner - 12-05-2025
Hi,
I see there is a “File Erase” (or secure delete) tool in GetOverX Shield. How is this different from simply deleting a file and emptying the Recycle Bin? Is it really more secure?
RE: What is the difference between “File Erase” and deleting files normally? - DiegoCarter - 12-05-2025
The secure erasure passes the trash 3 times so that they are not stolen for malware
RE: What is the difference between “File Erase” and deleting files normally? - mrwebfeeder - 12-05-2025
Hi!
Yes, there is a big difference:
- Normal delete + Recycle Bin
- When you delete a file and empty the Recycle Bin, Windows only marks the space as available, but the data itself can often be recovered using forensic or undelete tools.
- When you delete a file and empty the Recycle Bin, Windows only marks the space as available, but the data itself can often be recovered using forensic or undelete tools.
- File Erase / Secure Erase in GetOverX Shield
- Overwrites the file’s data on disk with specific patterns (one or multiple passes), making it much harder or practically impossible to recover using standard tools.
- This is especially important for sensitive documents, passwords, financial records or confidential business files.
- Overwrites the file’s data on disk with specific patterns (one or multiple passes), making it much harder or practically impossible to recover using standard tools.