ZDelete is a data cleanup and erase utility that can delete selected folders and groups of files without any possibility of data recovery afterward. Conforms to US Department of Defense clearing and sanitizing standard DoD 5220.22-M.
Publisher’s description
What is Active@ ZDelete?
Active@ ZDelete is a proprietary program for Windows from LSoft Technologies Inc.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Active@ ZDelete is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Active@ ZDelete safe to download?
- The file is served by download.lsoft.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A6BC4365A15CF0D15092F60BD02511C1031D707DB42CBB639512783C2E0000A3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9Latest | June 8, 2021 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LSoftTechnologies.ActiveZDelete -eZDeleteSetup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- LSoft Technologies Inc
- Licence
- 1999-2020 © LSoft Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 9
- Released
- June 8, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- June 8, 2021
- Versions listed
- 1
- winget ID
- LSoftTechnologies.ActiveZDelete
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Frequently asked questions
Is Active@ ZDelete free?
Active@ ZDelete is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: 1999-2020 © LSoft Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Active@ ZDelete safe to download?
The download comes from download.lsoft.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Active@ ZDelete with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Active@ ZDelete be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Active@ ZDelete run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.