Hit the delete button or clear the Recycle Bin does not actually delete files from your computer, it just removes the file reference the file system table. They may be easily recovered using any program of recovery. This can sometimes pose serious privacy issues if you’re selling your hard drive or your PC. Here is a list of some free programs that you can use to permanently delete files from your harddrive so you can not be recovered again.

1) Eraser

Eraser is an advanced security tool for Windows that can completely remove sensitive data from your computer, overwriting it several times with selected patterns. You can create a task and have it published in time point. You can even select the file and free the space suppression methods. It has a simple interface.

2) Freeraser

3) File Shredder

File Shredder lets you choose between 5 different fragmentation algorithms for erasing data. It also contains an integrated disk cleaner can clean unused disk space. It has a simple interface where you can add files and folders you want to delete.

4) Disk Redactor

5) RightDelete

RightDelete is a small application that can be used to delete data securely. You can even integrate with the right click context menu so you only have to right click on a file and select ‘Delete this file safely. The program uses seven pass method to erase data beyond recovery.

6) CyberShredder

CyberShredder is a small and handy utility for permanently removing data. It has a simple interface where you can drag and drop the folders to be deleted permanently. Eliminates data using three different methods, including shredding records are NSA approved seven disposal method.

7) Secure Delete

Secure Delete is free and small application file shredder that can delete the file permanently and can even encrypt so that when the file is retrieved, it is impossible to decipher its contents. It has a simple interface where you can just select the directory you want to delete and the number of times you want to overwrite the file contents.

Ultra Shredder

9) Hard Drive Eraser

Hard Drive Eraser is another shredder of files that can be used to securely delete data from hard drives. Instead of selecting the files or folders, it is used to clean the entire hard drive or partition. Just run the program and select the drive you want to delete, along with the grinding system.