SecureDelete adds a "Secure Delete" command to the Windows Explorer context menu for files and folders. It shows a confirmation dialog, then invokes Microsoft Sysinternals SDelete to securely overwrite and delete the selected item. SDelete is a separate Microsoft download and is not bundled. Runs as the current user with no elevation.
Publisher’s description
What is SecureDelete?
SecureDelete is an open-source firewall & privacy program for Windows from Jessie Wadman. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Project description on GitHub: “GUI wrapper and Windows Explorer context menu for Microsoft SDelete secure delete tool”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: SecureDelete is an open-source firewall & privacy tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SecureDelete safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E79CE654A6C25C58CBBEA4651BA85EABF8B465513C3634A932039826D895BBC2· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0Latest | August 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JessieWadman.SecureDelete -eSecureDelete-1.0.0-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Jessie Wadman
- Category
- Firewall & privacy
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/JessieWadman/SecureDelete
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- August 27, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 27, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- JessieWadman.SecureDelete
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Frequently asked questions
Is SecureDelete free?
Yes. SecureDelete is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is SecureDelete safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 SecureDelete 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 SecureDelete be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SecureDelete run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use SecureDelete without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to SecureDelete?
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