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Giveaway of the day — Macrorit Data Wiper Pro Edition 2016 (Local & Portable)
Macrorit Data Wiper Pro Edition 2016 (Local & Portable) was available as a giveaway on December 30, 2016!
Macrorit Data Wiper - no possibility to recover data back. Completely and permanently wipe sensitive data on disk drive volumes or disk partitions. Supports all popular Windows file systems, FAT16/32, NTFS, Ext2/3/4, Apple HFS+ and other file systems. Macrorit Disk Partition Wiper is specially designed for convenient use. The installation package along with a small size and the install process is fast and easy. As mentioned in the overview, this disk wiper software tool is easy to manage and understand even for a novice of computer. This tool will help to optimize disk drive performance. And it rarely occupies system resource. It provides you with 5 wiping methods. You can choose appropriate one based on your needs.
Please note: the archive also includes a portable version
System Requirements:
Windows XP/ Vista/ 7/ 8/ 8.1/ 10/ Server 2003/ Server 2008/ Serer 2012 (32 and 64 bit)
Publisher:
Macrorit Tech DevelopmentHomepage:
http://macrorit.com/disk-partition-wiper-pro.htmlFile Size:
18.3 MB
Price:
$29.95
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I've used a Forensic style deletion, eraser tool for many, many years and so I didn't need "Macrorit Data Wiper Pro (MDWP)", but installed it on my XP system to see what all it would do.
It's a pretty simplistic program in that it will only perform two functions; Wipe an entire drive replacing all sectors with ones, zeros, or ones and zeros with three or seven, military grade, passes. For those that don't know why it does that it writes the ones and zeros to dramatically increase the chances that the data it erases/deletes is permanently erased and cannot be recovered.
Again, for those that don't know, when you delete anything on a disk the data that you delete remains on your disk until it is overwritten and even then it may still be able to be retrieved. When I use the term disk I'm talking about magnetic type disks, not an SSD or similar type devices. To help you better understand let's go to the library and check out a good book. To find the book you want you have to look in the index to find out where the book is located; your disk works in the same manner. When you load any data; program, file, etc your disk has to find out where the data is located and it looks in a catalog type file to find that information. Now lets suppose the Librarian wants to remove the book your looking for off the shelf, but instead all the Librarian does is remove the location card from the index file cabinet; the book was not removed off the shelf only the information that tells you where to located it. Your disk operates in the same manner. When right click on a file and select delete it's not deleting all the data for that file it only deletes the location information on the disk and there that data sits until it is over written. In other words the data for the file you've deleted now becomes free space, but the data is still there until it is over written.
And so the second thing "MDWP" does is over write "FREE Space" on your disk. It will not touch any of the data on your drive except any data that might be in "FREE Space". Whether there is data, in "FREE Space", or not it overwrites all Sectors in "FREE Space" with ones, zeros, or ones and zeros also with the option of three or seven passes.
If you need something more versatile then look no further than "Eraser" aka "Heidi's Eraser"; http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Secure-cleaning/Eraser.shtml. My personal favorite, a program I've been using for over sixteen years is "Evidence Eliminator (EE)" by Robin Hood Software. The big drawback to "EE" is that it has not been developed or supported since just after the introduction of Windows 7. "EE" is versatile and very worth the download and install, however, it will only operate on a 32 bit system; it will not operate on a 64 bit system, the reason why I mention "Eraser".
The only problem I see with MDWP is that it is limited in what it does.
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I was excited to be able to try out Data Wiper Pro. It downloaded fine, 7-Zip extracted it fine, it installed fine, and then I tried to run it. I get a message that says it stopped working, before any screens show up. I tried this on my 32-bit Vista system, will NOT be testing on my new Win 10 system. I hope in uninstalls without causing any problems. I've been installing programs for many years from GAOTD, not used to seeing something fail before it ever gets started. For developers: I'm using Avast antivirus, have an EVGA (Nvidia) 550 Ti graphics card, Vista is up to date up until about 2 months ago when Windows Update started running continuously. I shut it down, upset that Microsoft used the same tactic as on Win XP when they wanted their users to abandon it. I don't think that's why Data Wiper Pro fails to start.
Just for grins & giggles, I tried the portable version as well. Same result.
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How does this compare to Heidi's Eraser?
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KK, Been a long time since I've used "Heidi's Eraser" aka simply "Eraser", but as I remember it "Eraser" would erase separate files and folders. All this will do is completely wipe a drive and fill all sector with zeros, ones, or ones and zeros, and has a three or seven pass military grade option. And so I'd say "Eraser" is more versatile, but you have to be careful using any software like this.
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KK, OOPS! Forgot to mention this software will also clean or wipe (as you prefer) your "Free Space" and replace what it erases with ones, zeros, or ones and zeros, and again an option for three or seven passes.
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I think I should stay away from this for now. I am not experienced enough to know what I can safely wipe and what not to wipe. Finding info on what is essential in any OS has proven to be elusive for me, as I do not know how to word my search.
This appears to be good for those that know what they are doing, but I don't, so thanks but no thanks.
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CCleaner does the same thing just as well, and is free. A blowtorch and woodchipper is the only foolproof way. Big brother is watching...
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In system requirements it says that this software can be used also on windows server, but when I tried to install it on my laptop, where I have windows server 2003 for my tests, it said that this version cannot be installed on a server, and that I have to get a different version.
Regards
Rodolfo Giovanninetti
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Question from a 'noob'. After many 'repairs' at my local computer shop I'm thinking of resetting an older 8.1 laptop to it's 'factory setting' and using it to store files and pictures...sort of like an external. Does the resetting erase the data on the hard-drive or should I use something like this giveaway along with the resetting to clean everything and get rid of any possible hidden malware?
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P. R., My best advice is to backup the files you want to keep before you do anything major with any computer. If you don't already have backup software, get some. AOMEI Backupper Standard is FREE and is compatible with Windows8; you can get it here: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Back-Up-and-Recovery/AOMEI-Data-Backuper.shtml.
I have never done a system reset so I can't answer your question accurately; the only thing I've ever done is wipe a drive and reinstall OS. My best guess is that a system reset will do basically the same thing; wipe your drive and some how reinstall OS, but I have to refer to the expertise of someone else for an accurate answer.
Backup your critical files (the files you want to keep) and you'll never be sorry.
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How about secure wipe SSD ? Today its almost impossible to wipe SSD.
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Kriss,
SSD does not need wipe, because TRIM just completely erases the data.
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trim_(computing)
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Nice software. Portable version is perfect for plugging in a write-protected USB drive into a computer I'm about to repair/refurbish.
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Is this program portable?
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Alfred,
Under the description, it says the archive also includes a portable version.
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Alfred, Yes it is as it says.
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The only way to safely destroy data on a harddrive and likewise is to destroy it physically.
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Steffo,
Your down votes were undeserved because what you shared is accurate. Though difficult, and expensive, sophisticated recovery tools are available. The only 100% means of destroying data is physically destroying it.
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S. K., agreed. Tomorrow we'll have a software package that will unerase a file(s). And as you say, with more sophisticated wipes such as Macrorit Data Wiper, you can pay a premium to have some data recovered. Destroying the physical drive is really the best fool-proof way of ensuring no one can get to the original data.
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Steffo, You are wrong, but what you say although technically correct it is possible to wipe a drive with no chance of recover by any means , but it involves several steps first.
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FREE and Portable alternative:
http://www.softwareok.com/?Download=BlankAndSecure
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http://www.howtogeek.com/115573/htg-explains-why-you-only-have-to-wipe-a-disk-once-to-erase-it/
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Francesco,
Yes, we should all take the word of a blogger over dozens of government agencies and hundreds of forensics organizations and an entire industry built on data recovery from erased and damaged drives.
The flaw in the article's argument is that he points out that Gutmann's paper was written in 1996 and cites the age of hard drive technology since then but doesn't acknowledge 20 years' progress of forensic technology.
Personally, I write all 1s, then all 0s, then alternating (0xA) when not doing DoD work.
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Does anyone wipe a disk on daily basis? If so why? I'd probably agree with comment #2.
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Bohai, Do you use every program on your computer every single day?
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I am not an expert in computing, and my fear is that some day a software of this kind one day gets crazy and wipes everything in my HD; just by itself, or because I make the click to make this happen. Am I very wrong to be afraid of this? I believe this kind of software is for experienced people. Thanks.
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krypteller, Thanks krypteller, that makes me panic. Best regards.
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Jorge,
Having to go through several steps to wipe a disk makes you panic?
Do you fear that all your software will just run amok on its own?
This is a tool designed for a particular purpose.
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It's good that there is a portable edition included although I didn't see any mention of whether a bootable CD/flash drive option is available.
It has support for FAT16/32 and NTFS but would be nice to see eXfat and all the EXT formats too.
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krypteller, Thanks for the link, although it does seem on the surface to be for a different product.
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PhilS,
On one hand, "... and other file systems" is rather cryptic, and a particularly stupid statement because nobody can guess what's not explicit. On the other hand, partition tables are independent on the file system (it takes only 1 byte to tell its type). An OS only needs to know the partition table(s). So, it's up to the software to make good use of them, and to the developers to drop stupid marketing stuff and be clear -- at some point, we're all n00bs...
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krypteller, Nice share, thank you. My fave is KillDisk, which comes in a Free and a Pro version. The free version does, what I need to erase data. Take a peek at the functions between Free and Pro versions. Greets from Denmark :-)
http://www.killdisk.com/downloadfree.htm
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I guess this program would be popular in "certain circles" down in Washington DC.
I'll pass, but thank you, GOTD.
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Li Right,
Many governments' policy (including all U.S., not just military or intelligence agencies) is to securely wipe drives before disposing/donating them. Would you want the Social Security Administration or your DMV to give your PII to just anyone?
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Rolo,
Respectfully......lighten up just a little. My comment was "tongue in cheek" since I certainly am aware that the software, as described in this Giveaway has important applications for Government, commercial and private uses.....including those that wish to (illegally) hide information from their constituents.
Happy New Year....and yes, I mean it! :)
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Li Right, I was thinking the same thing! LOL
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The last time this was given away there were some interesting comments by TK and papin you can view them at the following link:-
https://www.giveawayoftheday.com/macrorit-disk-partition-wiper-unlimited-edition/
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krypteller,
Sorry, my old eyes are really playing me up today.
Apologies to all, must get some new reading glasses.
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XP-Man,
My comment (and their replies) for that giveaway still stand because Macrorit Disk Partition Wiper is a subset of Macrorit Data Wiper (see option #3 in the first screenshot).
Anyway, seems this GOTD is not for you because it doesn't support XP explicitly: "Supports all Windows operating system including Windows 10/9/8/7/Vista/X and other file systems.". Unless there's a typo -- which is absolutely unacceptable.
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