The motives for deleting files are many. Old e-mail files, internet histories, file cache, financial records, company information, and private files ought to be protected from unauthorized access.

This application will not simply delete data, but it will annihilate it by using efficient methods. Regardless of the operating system, O&O SafeErase Professional will prevent any unauthorized access to deleted files that may be capable of recovery.
 
Internet security:
While you surf the Internet, your browser usually stores Internet files on your hard disk unnoticed. These files can provide information on websites visited or passwords. Whether cookies, form data or browsing history - O&O SafeErase lists all the saved information for each browser you use, and you can then SafeErase them individually or bundled together. Once deleted, nobody will be able to detect your Internet activity and your online accounts are protected from unauthorized access.

SafeErasing your entire computer:
Deleting the entire computer allows you to SafeErase all your data before its sale, transfer or disposal. All files, settings, applications and the operating system are deleted so that a recovery is impossible. You can rest assured that nobody can restore your data and abuse it. With O&O SafeErase you can even SafeErase your entire computer without a start medium (e.g. Boot CD).

Six methods for your security:
O&O SafeErase allows you to choose from six different deletion methods, depending on your individual needs. The methods of deletion differ in the number of runs and the kind of overwriting process. These methods ensure maximum security, whatever your needs. In addition to standardized deletion methods of the U. S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) you can also select a complex mathematical method (Gutmann method), which matches the highest security levels. In this scientifically approved method of data deletion, the corresponding areas of the hard disk are overwritten 35 times following precisely defined rules both with fixed and with random values. This allows O&O SafeErase to even exceed the requirements of the DoD and the BSI. For a quick deletion you can also simply overwrite data with zeros.

Increasing effectiveness:
The support of modern multi-core processors enables a more efficient deletion by O&O SafeErase. To save time for special settings and combinations of deletions, you can save your activities in deletion lists and reload them whenever necessary.

Here are some key features of "O&O SafeErase Professional":
SafeErasing:
- Files, folders and individual partitions
- Memory cards and USB data volumes
- Free hard disk space
- Entire computer, no boot medium necessary
- Internet and temporary program files
- Securely move files and folders
- Six methods to SafeErase sensitive data
- Complete integration into Windows Explorer
- Detailed reports as prove of deletion
- Speed optimization of deletion processes
- Analysis tool to search for unsafe deleted files
- Adapted deletion method for SSDs (TRIM)
- Enhanced report and activity management
- Enhanced command processing via command line