Eraser is an advanced security tool for Windows which allows you to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive by overwriting it several times with carefully selected patterns.
Publisher’s description
What is Eraser?
Eraser by The Eraser Project is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 8.9 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.2.2996, released on April 4, 2025. The version history goes back to June 6, 2021: 8 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 66,801 times. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .ersy.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Small download (8.9 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Eraser is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Eraser safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
031A46D174283F84475F908ABBC559199B935D60E67BE6EC5E22DB154DD5A31C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 8 versions ›8 versions over 4 years · about 2.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2.2996Latest | April 4, 2025 | 8.9 MB | 32-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 6.2.2994 | July 13, 2024 | 8.8 MB | 64-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 6.2.2993 | December 1, 2021 | 8.8 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 6.2.2992 | June 7, 2021 | 8.8 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 6.2.2991 | June 6, 2021 | 8.8 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 6.2.2989 | June 6, 2021 | 8.4 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 6.2.2988 | June 6, 2021 | 5.8 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 6.2.2986 | June 6, 2021 | 58.8 MB | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Eraser.Eraser -echoco install eraser -yscoop install extras/eraserdownload --quietmsiexec /x {724C98E5-4DB1-445D-BFAB-4EFC720A96EC} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- The Eraser Project
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- sourceforge.net
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 6.2.2996
- Released
- April 4, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- June 6, 2021
- Versions listed
- 8
- Updates / year
- 2.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 66,801
- Website
- eraser.heidi.ie
- winget ID
- Eraser.Eraser
- Chocolatey package
- eraser
- Scoop package
- extras/eraser
- MSI product code
- {724C98E5-4DB1-445D-BFAB-4EFC720A96EC}
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Eraser free?
Yes. Eraser is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Is Eraser safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.net; 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 Eraser 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 Eraser be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Eraser run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Eraser?
The versions page lists all 8 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 6, 2021.