# Data Erasure Software

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Compare data-erasure tools for selected files, free space and storage devices. Review deletion scope, supported methods and reports before removing data.

Data-erasure tools address permanent removal of selected information. File deletion, free-space cleaning and whole-drive erasure have different scopes; identify what must be retained before choosing an operation.

## What to compare

- **Scope:** Confirm whether the task affects files, unused space, a partition or an entire device.
- **Storage:** Check the supported method for the actual drive type and installed release.
- **Results:** Inspect completion reports and any errors; separate backups and cloud copies have their own deletion scope.

## Explore catalog products

Read the selected edition page for its documented scope and controls. Cards follow the editions selected in our catalog.

### Laplink SafeErase

Laplink SafeErase provides Windows data-erasure tasks for files, folders, free space, partitions and drives. Select the intended scope and method, reuse deletion lists and review operation reports before preparing storage for reuse or handover.

[Find out more](https://find-your-software.com/laplink/safeerase/)

### O&O SafeErase

Plan data deletion with O&O SafeErase. Review file and drive targets, SSD-oriented handling, browser cleanup, isolated erasure, scheduling, and deletion reports before applying an operation.

[Find out more](https://find-your-software.com/oo-software/safeerase-21/)

### iolo DriveScrubber

iolo DriveScrubber provides drive-erasure workflows for selected storage and bootable media for wiping a system drive. Preserve needed data before erasure; the former Free Space Wipe feature has been removed by iolo.

[Find out more](https://find-your-software.com/iolo/drivescrubber/)

## Check the workflow

Complete transfers and verify retained copies on independent storage before erasing a source. Check the selected device carefully and review the completed operation before handing over storage.

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