- Security
- Privacy
- Performance
Permanently delete files
Securely overwrite data
Free up tons of space
Wipe old hard drives
Our Data Shredder tool, also known as a file shredder or secure eraser, deletes files and drives on Windows permanently. Plus, as part of Avast Premium Security, you’ll enjoy all the additional benefits of an ironclad cybersecurity tool, including hack checks, password protection, webcam security, and much more.
Protect against remote access attacks to help prevent hackers from remotely taking over your PC.
Get real-time alerts to help detect and avoid fake or unsafe websites, even if they’re spoofed.
Protect your devices with award-winning antivirus technology that can block new and emerging malware strains.
Secure your data and files against ransomware attacks and other sophisticated online threats.
Stay safe on public Wi-Fi and keep your networks secure by scanning for vulnerable and compromised connections.
Securely and permanently delete files or folders, or wipe an entire drive to shred all the data stored there.
Protect against remote access attacks to help prevent hackers from remotely taking over your PC.
Get real-time alerts to help detect and avoid fake or unsafe websites, even if they’re spoofed.
Protect your devices with award-winning antivirus technology that can block new and emerging malware strains.
Secure your data and files against ransomware attacks and other sophisticated online threats.
Stay safe on public Wi-Fi and keep your networks secure by scanning for vulnerable and compromised connections.
Securely and permanently delete files or folders, or wipe an entire drive to shred all the data stored there.
Avast Premium Security includes advanced features to help keep your digital life protected, wrapping all of the following into a single subscription:
File shredding algorithms
Choose between 3 algorithms to shred data on your PC, based on your preferred level of protection.
Features and benefits
Windows devices benefit from more than 20 built-in Avast Premium Security tools that keep your PC safe.
Devices covered
Cover up to 10 devices with one subscription — Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.
Days to try it free
Get a free file shredder trial for 30 days, along with all of the other Avast Premium Security features.
Avast Premium Security covers your digital needs from all angles. Data shredding is a critical piece of the cybersecurity puzzle, essential if you want to permanently delete files or zap an entire drive to free up space.
It’s not just about protecting your personal data. Permanently deleting data frees up valuable space on your disk, speeding up your PC and improving performance.
Thinking of selling, giving away, or recycling your PC? Someone might use data recovery software to see your “deleted” files. Use a file shredder to permanently destroy them.
Choose from three algorithms to shred your data, including the DoD (Department of Defense) 5250.22-M algorithm and the ultra-secure Gutmann algorithm.
It’s not just PCs that need files protected. Any device is at risk of a ransomware attack, which can harm files and even lead to identity theft.
