Cairo Secure Eraser

6.7easy start · #12 of 26
in Secure File Shredding Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Windows.

Cairo Secure Eraser is ranked #12 of 26 in secure file shredding software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

Cairo Secure Eraser plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free All listed features · no paid upgrade stated · free account required to download cairosoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on secure file shredding software

Free plan: Yes
Folder shredding: Yes
Shredding standards: gutmann
Windows support: Yes
macOS support: No
Linux support: No

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The record

Purpose: Cairo Secure Eraser overwrites selected files and folders to make recovery more difficult than after standard deletion.
Erasure levels: The product lists Quick (1 pass), Standard (3 passes), Secure (7 passes following DoD 5220.22-M), and a 35-pass Gutmann option.
Batch processing: It supports selecting and erasing multiple files and folders in one operation.
Progress and logs: The product displays erasure progress and completion reports, and lists detailed operation logs as a feature.
Local processing: The maker says erasure happens locally, without an internet connection, and that files or deletion data are not transmitted to external servers.
Platforms: The product page lists Windows 7 or later as the minimum operating system and Windows 10 or later as recommended.
Requirements: Minimum requirements listed are 2 GB RAM, 50 MB free storage, and a dual-core 1.5 GHz processor.
Download: The page lists version 1.0.0, released Jan 09, 2026, with a 50.3 MB download; downloading requires a free account.
Account license: CairoSoftware's terms describe the software license as personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable.
Intended users: The maker presents the product for people handling confidential work or financial files and for users preparing a device for sale or donation.
Support: CairoSoftware offers email support in English and Arabic and states a typical response time of 24–48 hours.
Operational limit: The maker says deleting protected or system-related items may require administrator permissions, depending on system settings.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Secure File Shredding Software in 2026#12 of 26

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Sources

cairosoftware.com/en/products/cairo-secure-eraser/· checked 4 Oct 2026
cairosoftware.com/en/terms/· checked 4 Oct 2026
cairosoftware.com/en/contact/· checked 4 Oct 2026