AppRemover Beta and RightDelete: When You Need to Delete Stubborn Files, Forever

Article by George Norman (Cybersecurity Editor)

on 19 Dec 2008

As you may very well know, even after you uninstall a software program, some files will stubbornly hang around, cluttering your hard disk. The worst thing is that when you attempt to install a similar software application, those files will interfere, not let you go on with the installation process, getting on your nerves and chasing away your Christmas spirit. What you must do is use AppRemover to perform a clean uninstall, and RightDelete when you need to get rid of a file forever (with the emphasis on forever).

The problem with some software programs, and with anti-virus and anti-spyware programs in particular, is that they will leave registry entries and hidden files on your machine (even though you specifically said you did not want this when you clicked the uninstall button). No worries, AppRemover Beta is here to help.

Here is a list of events when you should employ AppRemover Beta:
- Whenever you need to switch from one security software solution to another.
- When your OS is sluggish because you are running competing security software solutions.
- When for some reason you cannot get rid of a security application though its built-in uninstall feature.
- When uninstalling a security software solution requires you to provide a password for said software, password that you no longer remember.

Simply deleting a file sometimes is not enough. Even if you did press Shift + Delete and said file was not moved to the Recycle bin, there are plenty of software application out there that will bring deleted files back to life. The simple truth of the matter is that sometimes you need the option to safe delete a file, but Windows-based operating systems are challenged in this matter. RightDelete is a simple, small application that performs just one basic function: it permanently deletes the files you indicate so that no one can bring them back. The manner in which it works is simple as well: once installed on your machine, whenever you right click on a file the option to “Securely delete this file will appear”.

If you would like to get AppRemover Beta, a download location is available here.
If you would like to get RightDelete, a download location is available here.


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