SDelete is a command line utility that takes a number of options. In any given use, it allows you to delete one or more files and/or directories, or to cleanse the free space on a logical disk. SDelete accepts wild card characters as part of the directory or file specifier.
Publisher’s description
What is SDelete?
SDelete is a proprietary terminals & cli tool program for Windows from Sysinternals.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as Portable. The main installer is 336 KB. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 47,526 times. Similar programs include QPDF, Oh My Posh and fzf.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Small download (336 KB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
In short: SDelete is a terminals & cli tool tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs.
Is SDelete safe to download?
- The file is served by download.sysinternals.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C6B2518D217C8619F11543D59ED014D57C0AFACAFEF453AF56DB9DAF287EDEDE· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.06Latest | March 5, 2026 | 336 KB | ARM64 ZIP32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.SDelete -echoco install sdelete -yProgram files (.exe): sdelete.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Sysinternals
- Category
- Terminals & CLI tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.06
- Released
- March 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 7, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 47,526
- Website
- learn.microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.Sysinternals.SDelete
- Chocolatey package
- sdelete
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SDelete free?
SDelete is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is SDelete safe to download?
The download comes from download.sysinternals.com, 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 SDelete 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.
Does SDelete run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use SDelete without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to SDelete?
QPDF, Oh My Posh, fzf, yq and cURL. The alternatives page compares them.
