what's the best program to delete files from the computer?

Hi,
Can anyone pls recommend me a free program to delete files from my computer?

I have a 'delete' key on my keyboard. works every time

Ewandude wrote:
Under MS Windows? Try SDelete:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/Security/SDelete.mspx

Edit: Another program I've heard recommended but have never used is CleanUp:

http://www.stevengould.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=70


On a Unix system, I use fshred.

Thanks

I have Windows XP Pro and use Evidence Eliminator. It is simple to use and VERY thorough!!

http://www.evidence-eliminator.com/product.d2w?PHPSESSID=78a63821a62329deb3d5e10659f5e4ed

Hate to disagree with a fellow member but evidence eliminator is bad news. Do a google search to find out why.

palmer wrote:


Please explain, or send me the reason in a PM if it's easier.

I use McAfee Quick Clean, can do upto 7 overwrites of files as the US Gov does eg..........
Recycle bin, temp files, catch cleaner, cookies, browser history, MRU, registry, browser history and temp internet files. Plus other computer maintanace tasks.

Daz

bigpaulie426 wrote:
Evidence Eliminator has been associated with large-scale spam and fud campaigns and with its own spyware.

I consider it an extremely dangerous product.

wraith wrote:

Thank you Wraith. I did some searching of my own, and while I never had a problem with it, I read a lot on message boards about exactly what you said, spyware, spam, etc.

Better safe then sorry, I uninstalled it and installed ParetoLogic Privacy controls, which I read was rated #1 for 2007. (gotta love Torrent files)

Thanks everyone

I recommend BCWipe, it's free and certainly gets rid of crap on your hard drive to free up space.