KoRo File Shredder

KoRo File Shredder is a program to erase sensitive data in a way that a reconstruction will be impossible. Data will be overwritten several times using the | US DoD 5220.22-M (ECE) | erasure method.

System Requirements

KoRo File Shredder will operate on the following versions of Microsoft Windows:

• Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000 32/64 bit Operating system.

Minimum requirements to run the program

• Processor: Pentium 4 or above
• Memory: 256 MB or above
• Hard Disk: 100 MB or above
• Internet Connection: Only required to update the program

Overview of included add-ons

In addition to the main program KoRo File Shredder the installation file contains the following tools:

• AutorunUpdate: Automatically update the program.
• PasswordMaker: Password generator.
• PortableMaker: Create a portable version of the program.
• WinTools: Windows useful tools.
• SeUninstall: Uninstalls the program with optional deletion of associated user files.

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What is the KORO File Shredder ?

KoRo File Shredder is a program to erase sensitive data in a way that a recovery will be impossible. Data will be overwritten several times e.g. using the US DoD 5220.22-M(ECE) erasure method. Using File Shredder you can delete files and documents from your hard drive and must not worry about that they could be recovered anytime later. Software tools offered for retrieval of deleted files under Windows, usually called "file recovery" software, are taking advantage of the shortcoming of the Windows "delete" command we are normally using to delete files. In fact, the "delete" operation in Windows only removes some bits of information from file directories so that the files disappear from thefile manager view. To undelete such a file, it is just necessary to repair the entry in the file directory. To remove files permanently from your system, like a shredder does with your paper documents, you have to use a program that is capable of overwriting the files with a series of random generated binary data for multiple times. Thus, the current contents of the files will be overwritten in a way that a recovery is practically unpossible.

Wiping out method

Before deletion all files are overwritten using one of the following algorithms.

#	Name	Shredding	Description
1	Simple File Deletion	0 Pass	Simple file deleton of files and folders. (not recommended) only if you want to restore it sometime.
2	Zero	1 Pass	Overwrite the files with zeros.
3	DOD 5220.22ME	3 Passes	Overwrite files in accordance with the US Department of Defense regulation DOD 5220.22-M(E).
4	DOD 5220.22M.ECE	7 Passes	Overwrite files in accordance with the US Department of Defense regulation DOD 5220.22M(ECE).
5	German VSITR	7 Passes	German standard calls for data to be overwritten with three alternating patterns of zeroes and ones and in the last pass with random data.
6	Beyond DOD Standard	13 Passes	Overwrite files in accordance with the US Department of Defense regulation DOD Standards.
7	Gutmann	35 Passes	Overwrite files using the method developed by Peter Gutmann.This method is considered to be the most secure, but slow.

Special features

			KoRo Shredder PRO
	Easy to use interface
	Multiple preset shredding methods
	Support for internal and external drives
	Support for removable media (SD Flash, Compact Flash, USB drives)
	Fool proof warnings before deleting any files
	Protects system files from being removed by mistake
	Administrator and do not use an administrator
	Multi-Language Supported
	If you delete files in use warning
	Warning when the user cancels a running erasure process
	Deleted files and folders logging
	Show Splash Screen
	Do not display date of last use
	Minimize to system tray when program is closed
	Open automatically on Windows startup
	Automatically check for update
	Drop Target Window: Make file shredding easy and quick by using drag and drop feature
	Deleting system files | Temporary Files, Temporary Internet Files, Internet Cookies |
	Integration with Windows Explorer: Wipe your file or folder right from Windows Explorer
	Creating portable version
	Add items to file and folder context menu
	Full Compatibility: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, 2000  32|64 bit
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