Disk Wipe
Disk Wipe is a free, portable Windows application for overwriting data on disk volumes so deleted or formatted information is harder to recover.
What Disk Wipe is
Disk Wipe is a free, portable Windows application for overwriting data on disk volumes so deleted or formatted information is harder to recover. It works with NTFS, FAT, and FAT32 partitions, and can handle USB sticks, SD cards, and other accessible removable storage using those file systems. Several shredding algorithms are available, including DoD 5220-22.M, US Army, and Peter Guttman methods. Each partition must be wiped separately, and the Windows partition currently running Disk Wipe cannot be erased. The application does not require installation and the site says it neither connects to remote servers nor sends information over the internet. The maker also says it contains no adware, spyware, or other malware. Version 1.7 is listed at 1.05 MB, with Windows XP and Vista named on the download page. Wiping time varies with hardware and method.
Good
- Portable application requires no installation
- Supports NTFS, FAT, and FAT32
- Offers several shredding algorithms
- Works with USB sticks and SD cards
- Free for personal or commercial use
Watch out
- Cannot wipe the active Windows partition
- Partitions must be wiped one at a time
- Wiping can take a long time
- Download page names Windows XP and Vista
Who it suits
Disk Wipe suits Windows users who need to overwrite partitions or removable media without installing software. It is also intended for personal or commercial use under its freeware plan.
Verdict
Disk Wipe provides partition-based wiping with multiple methods and removable-media support. Its active-system restriction and potentially long runtimes should be considered before use.
Plans and prices
From Disk Wipe's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Freeware | Free | Free for personal or commercial use · no restrictions |
The facts
Each one read from Disk Wipe's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Adware and malware
- The maker says Disk Wipe does not contain adware, spyware, or other malware.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Partition limits
- Disk Wipe works only on partitions, and each partition must be wiped separately.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Performance
- The download page lists version 1.7 at 1.05 MB and names Windows XP and Windows Vista as operating systems.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Portable
- The application is portable and does not require installation.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The site says the application does not connect to a remote server or send information over the internet.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Disk Wipe overwrites data on disk volumes to help prevent recovery after deletion or formatting.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Run time
- The user guide says wiping can take a long time depending on the hardware and selected method.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The FAQ says users can contact the author through a form.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Supported file systems
- The site lists NTFS, FAT, and FAT32 as supported file systems.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Supported media
- It can wipe USB sticks, SD cards, and other accessible removable storage formatted with a supported file system.checked 11 Oct 2026
- System partition limit
- It cannot wipe the Windows partition currently being used to run Disk Wipe.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Wipe methods
- It offers several shredding algorithms, including DoD 5220-22.M, US Army, and Peter Guttman methods.checked 11 Oct 2026
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