How to shred files and foders through Windows Explorer context menu
Using Delete Files Permanently you can easily shred files and folders by right-clicking on them in Windows Explorer and selecting 'Delete Permanently' command in the popup context menu.
To shred files and folders:
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 Tips:
1. If you use Windows Vista, we recommend you run Delete Files Permanently as administrator so you have permissions to delete all necessary files, wipe Free Space and Recycle Bin.
If you use Windows XP/2003/2000/ME, make sure you have administrative privileges.
2. If you use anti-virus scanner that checks saved to disk files, it could slow files wiping, wiping Free Space and Recycle Bin as anti-virus scanner checks files after each overwriting/verification pass.
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Open Windows Explorer
Select files and folders you want to shred
Right-click on selected files and folders and select 'Delete Permanently' command in the popup context menu
Select preferred wiping scheme from the drop-down list.
If you don't remember how this wiping scheme will destruct your file, you can use 'View scheme' button to view all passes.
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 Note: The higher the level of shredding (the more number of passes), the more time the process takes. Unless special security is desired, the single-pass, double-pass or triple-pass wiping methods are sufficient to prevent data recovering.
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Click on 'Delete Permanently' button to immediately and permanently delete selected file(s) and folder(s).
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 Attention: Deleted files cannot be recovered.
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While file shredding you can follow the progress of deleting files.
Total number of files - number of files selected for permanent delete
Number of deleted files - how many files have already been deleted
Total files size - total size of files selected for permanent delete
Deleted files size - total size of deleted files
Current file - file that is currently being deleted
Selected wiping scheme : current pass number
Shows current action (overwriting, verification)
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Note: If 'Create Log file' option in program Settings is on, you can easily view Log file that shows what file(s) were deleted.
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