O&O SafeErase V.14 Software for Secure Deletion of Sensitive Data to Protect Privacy

O&O SafeErase version 14 from O&O Software GmbH affords the protection for confidential data, internet history and identity. 

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On January 14, 2020, the Extended Support for Windows 7 ends. From this point on, no new security vulnerabilities will be closed by Microsoft. For both home and business customers, using a Windows 7 computer after January 2020 poses a potential threat. Many customers now need to consider migrating to Windows 10. However, personal photos and confidential documents can easily fall into the wrong hands when you sell, give away or dispose of your old PC or HDDs. Identity theft is now a widespread security threat. This is because clicking on Delete does not mean your files are permanently deleted. Even formatting the HDD is not enough to permanently delete data!

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Do not risk confidential data!
The company permanently deletes confidential files using recognized methods so that a recovery is never possible, not even when using the best file recovery software. It also deletes all internet history so that nobody will be able to detect Internet traces and online accounts are protected from data thieves or hackers.

All files, settings, applications and the OS are deleted so that a recovery even with the best file recovery software is impossible. You can delete an entire computer including the system partition without boot media. After restarting the system, the deletion process begins automatically. The feature SolidErase, which was developed for the deletion of SSDs, uses resources sparingly and thoroughly so that the data is not recoverable and the SSD is exposed to the least possible strain in the process.

Securely erase an entire computer
Deleting the entire computer allows to permanently delete all confidential files before you dispose of, sell, or give your computer away. All files, settings, applications and the OS itself are deleted so that a file recovery is impossible. You can be sure that nobody will ever restore confidential information and misuse it, protecting against identity theft. With O&O SafeErase you can even delete your entire computer without a start medium (e.g. a Boot CD). This TotalErase function has been revamped for Version 14.

Internet security
When surfing the Internet, your browser usually stores Internet files unnoticed on your HDD. These files can provide information about websites you’ve visited or the passwords you’ve entered. It makes no difference whether it involves cookies, data entered on forms, or browsing history – O&O SafeErase lists all the information saved for each browser used, and you can then delete them individually or together. Once deleted, nobody will be able to detect Internet traces and online accounts are protected from data thieves or hackers. Version 14 supports Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Firefox.

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Functions in V14

• New: The user interface has been redesigned and is faster, easier and supports drag and drop and high DPI displays

• New: The connection to it’s own service always allows a start in the user context

• New: Support for the very latest Browser versions for deletion of Internet history

• Revamped: The TotalErase algorithm has been redesigned to make a total machine wipe easier and quicker