TuneUp Shredder is one of the many utilites that comes with TuneUp Utilities 2012 (full review) and is automatically available* after you install TuneUp Utilities 2012 (trial) (aff)
Even after emptying the Recycle Bin, files can be retrieved from your hard disk until they are physically overwritten. If you want your files deleted, permanently, use TuneUp Shredder to completely remove traces of your files. Doing this is both useful and strongly recommended if:
- You sell your PC
- You sell your hard drive
- You are returning a drive for warranty repair, replacement, or refund
- You loan your PC to a friend and you’re not sure what you’ve deleted recently
- Your PC is borrowed (school loaner, corporate laptop etc.)
To shred a file: