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Eraser

Eraser is an open-source secure file erasure tool for Windows that securely erases data by overwriting it to make it irrecoverable. It supports multiple data destruction standards including British HMG IS5, DoD 5220.22-M, and the Gutmann method.
Latest: 6.2.2996
Last checked: Mar 28, 2026 11:52am
Rank: 3388/15140
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Overview

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License: Open-sourceWinget: Available

Version & Lifecycle

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Current: 6.2.2996 N-2: 6.2.2993 Avg cadence: Every 55 days

Top Contributors

Top sitewide contributors:

  1. Anbarasan
  2. nico_k
  3. Bob
  4. Vigneshwaran

Community Notes

Deployment tip • May 9, 2026
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Eraser close-before-update note

For managed Eraser updates, close Eraser before launching the installer. Updates can fail with Exit Code 1 when the application is open, so use a pre-close step for the running app/tray process.

Source: Eraser download page.

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Recommended by TechAdvisor, The Guardian, PC World, and the US government Computer Emergency Readiness Team.