Eraser is an advanced security tool for Windows which allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns.

Documentation Using Eraser Creating Tasks Selecting Data to Erase Creating Recurring Tasks Importing/Exporting Tasks Running Tasks Viewing the Results of an Erasure Eraser Settings …

Jul 14, 2010 · How do I give Eraser the required permissions? I try to run the program and get the message " The program does not have the required permissions"

Jan 5, 2014 · Then right-click on the Eraser program icon on the Desktop or the Start Menu and select Run as Administrator. Note that, when Eraser is running elevated, you cannot drag and …

Apr 13, 2020 · I have installed Eraser on my Windows 10 machine but it won't run. The icon is showing on the desktop but when I click on it to open the program nothing happens. In the …

Jul 19, 2011 · Installed 6.1.0.2284 on new win 7 64 bit - works fine but there is no context menu choice for eraser in Windows Explorer - Installed same on an XP 32 bit...

Nov 5, 2025 · Eraser secure data removal tool for Windows.

Jun 30, 2010 · I've been using Eraser v5.8.8 lately, when I erase my recycle bin I received the message: "Task was not completed" with the following errors: Information: Statistics: Erased …

Apr 17, 2015 · Hi, i updated eraser from 6.2.2962 to 6.2.2969. Now i cant delete files and the empty bin any more. windows ask to type admin password to do so? kind regards. brainy84

Oct 7, 2013 · Right click on the systray icon --> select Exit Eraser --> Right click the eraser desktop or start menu icon to launch --> select Run as Administrator (if you haven't already set …