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HDShredder vs Shredos

A side-by-side look at HDShredder and Shredos. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

HDShredder

HDShredder

Security & Privacy

HDShredder is a free data destruction software for Windows that securely deletes files and folders from hard drives. It uses multiple shredding methods like DoD 5220.22-M and Peter Gutmann's 35-pass algorithm to permanently erase data.

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Shredos

Shredos

Security & Privacy

Shredos is an open-source, light-weight operating system based on Linux that focuses on security, privacy, and anti-forensics. It runs from a bootable USB drive without needing to install anything on the host computer.

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