Win 7 64 bit: How do I permanently delete selected files

I don't want to erase my hard drive; I want to just delete some files and already deleted files. Is it already a program in Windows, or what I need to download something (free, I hope)?

Hello

Most of the data files you just delete and delete from the trash (or hold down SHIFT when you remove
to stop the file to be sent to the trash). For programs you would uninstall them - use Revo
-Free to ensure that they are removed carefully. After deleting files or uninstall the program then
wipe free space helps prevent their recovery.

If you have trouble to remove problematic files:

Add 'Ownership' to the Menu Popup Explorer in Windows 7 or Vista
http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/add-take-ownership-to-Explorer-right-click-menu-in-Vista/

Take and Grant Full Control permissions and ownership in Windows 7 or Vista right click Menu
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/05/21/take-and-grant-full-control-permissions-and-ownership-in-Windows-7-or-Vista-right-click-menu/

You can try in Safe Mode - several times F8 tap that you start.

Login as an administrator.

If Safe Mode does not help (and it may) try these.

UnLocker 1.91 - free - the author Site - be sure to get the correct versions of 32 or 64 bit
http://www.emptyloop.com/Unlocker/

Unlocker 1.91 - free - be sure to get the correct versions of 32 or 64 bit
http://www.Softpedia.com/progDownload/Unlocker-download-68439.html 

I would not install the BING toolbar or Ebay option unless you really want.

Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-click on - RUN AS ADMIN

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Below also work on Vista 32/64-bit

Another good alternative - use FileAssassin:

FileAssassin - free
http://www.Malwarebytes.org/fileassassin.php

Force delete (cannot delete) closed or in used files or folders with FileASSASSIN
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/12/27/force-delete-cannot-delete-locked-or-in-used-files-or-folders-with-FileASSASSIN/

Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-click on - RUN AS ADMIN

And this - MoveOnBoot

MoveOnBoot
http://www.softwarepatch.com/software/MoveOnBoot.html

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To uninstall programs (if necessary you can re - install problem program that does not properly uninstall)
n ' not matter if he will run--then use Revo to uninstall).

Revo Uninstaller - free
http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

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CCleaner has the ability to erase free space.

CCleaner - free - download of Piriform or FileHippo (below the offer costs).

CCleaner is our system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your
system - allowing Windows to run faster and free up valuable disk space. It also cleans
traces of your activities online such as your Internet history. In addition, it contains a fully featured
registry cleaner. But the best part is that it's fast (normally taking less than a second to run) and
contains NO Spyware or Adware! -Includes the reader - wiper (Tools - wiper Drive), which has different
levels of wiping securiity of free space or the whole disc.
http://www.Piriform.com/ccleaner/download

Forums - help for CCleaner here
http://Forum.Piriform.com/

You can try this or similar utilities.

Destructive PC is a software removal and data file shredder free, can permanently delete files,
records and make it unrecoverable, completely destroy the files you specify, make it impossible
for anyone to restore deleted information! Prevent your company data, important documents and
personal information of remedial classes.

PC Shredder is a Freeware. It's free for personal and commercial use. Destructive of documents PC works on
Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Vista. There is none
requirement of the minimum hardware requirements for PC Shredder runs correctly.
http://www.pcshredder.com/

Eraser - free - an advanced security tool for Windows that allows you to completely remove
sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting many times with carefully selected
bosses.
http://eraser.Heidi.IE/

Best utility of free secure erase
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-secure-erase-utility.htm

There are other tools available from Freeware to commercial products - BING or Google.

I hope this helps.

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