Mutilate File Wiper

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As we move further and discover this right program, it's clear that it really does differ from those described above.

The very nice thing about it is the easier process of picking the files you want to destroy. Still, the selection has to be manual, but one would find it rather waster to find the necessary files since it has a nice browsing feature installed. Check it out on the screenshot.

In the left box you point a folder and see the list of all the files it consists in the right one. You can pick the files you want to destroy and click 'Mutilate'. But you have to be careful, since it doesn't distinguish which files are trash and which are not. If you are not cautious, you can destroy the system file.

Also, the feature of typing in the full path is installed.

Plus, the software lets users to select the different security level: normal, high or intense. Also one can select the custom level and specify the number of overwriting passes. Though the program doesn't conform to any of the well-known deletion methods.

The users' reviews are positive but they warn others about being cautious. One user deleted some important dll file that lead to one other utility's termination.

Unfortunately, Mutilate File Wiper overlooks the need to clear up other traces on your system such as online and offline tracks. Users looking to securely delete specific files should give this one a go for $20 at http://mutilatefilewiper.com/

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