FILE SHREDDERS

These programs can securely delete files to prevent all but the best-funded authorities from recovering your data.

BCWipe Shreds your files and disks to eliminate traces of your data. Free for non-commercial use. (http://www.jetico.com)
CyberScrub Securely shreds and deletes confidential files beyond recovery. Shareware. (http://www.cyberscrub.com)
Eraser File shredder with Visual C++ source code. Freeware. (http://www.tolvanen.com/eraser)
Evidence Eliminator Securely shreds files and disks. Defeats forensic analysis software. Trialware. (http://www.evidence-eliminator.com)
Shredder 95/98/NT Completely destroys files and even free space beyond any hope of recovery. Shareware. (http://www.gale-force.com/shredder)
Shred-It Shreds your files and folders beyond recovery. (http://www.mireth.com)
Shred-X Removes all traces of your files. Shareware. (http://www.bsoft.ic24.net)

Burn File shredder to keep your deleted files from being recovered. Freeware. (http://www.thenextwave.com/burnHP.html)
NetShred Shreds your web cache and other related files to prevent someone from tracking your Internet usage. Shareware. (http://www.arccom.bc.ca)
Shred-It Shreds files and folders beyond recovery. Shareware. (http://www.mireth.com)