How to securely delete files with eclean File Shredder

File Shredder is built for files and folders you deliberately want to remove with a stronger deletion method. It is not meant for everyday cache cleanup; it is for cases where the file itself matters and you want recovery to be difficult.

How to securely delete files with File Shredder

1. Open File shredder: Go to Cleaner > File shredder.
2. Add the files or folder: Use Add files or Add folders to build the list you want to shred.
3. Review the list: Check every file path before continuing.
4. Choose Secure mode if needed: Turn on Secure mode if you want the stronger deletion flow, then read the warning confirmation.
5. Start shredding: Click Shred now.
6. Confirm the warning: If Secure mode is enabled, eclean shows an additional red confirmation because the action is destructive.
7. Wait for completion: Stay on the page while shredding. eclean blocks navigation while the action is running.
8. Review failures: If any path fails, eclean keeps it in the list with an error so you can decide what to do next.

When File Shredder is the right tool

• Use File Shredder for sensitive exports, old documents, private screenshots, or folders you no longer want recoverable through normal recovery tools.
• Use Junk Cleaner instead for browser cache, Windows temp files, and other routine cleanup categories.
• Close any app that might still be using the file before shredding it.

Technical deep dive

File Shredder sends the selected paths to the Cleaner file shredder backend with either the Quick or Secure deletion method. It returns successful paths, failed paths with error messages, and total bytes freed.

Quick mode uses normal file deletion for files and recursive directory deletion for folders. Secure mode uses the secure overwrite path for files and recursively applies it inside folders before removing the directory.

The secure file path uses 4096-byte buffers and the configured overwrite sequence in the Rust implementation. It writes fixed byte patterns, random data, verification patterns, and final random data before removing the file. If an overwrite, verification, access check, or final file removal fails, that path is reported as failed instead of being silently treated as shredded.

File Shredder is path-based. It does not search your PC for duplicate copies, cloud-synced versions, backup copies, or app-specific history. Add only the paths you actually want eclean to delete.

Updated on: 12/06/2026