When you delete a file or folder on your Windows PC, it is not truly gone but can often be recovered using specialized data recovery tools. To ensure your sensitive information is permanently destroyed and unrecoverable, Wise Care 365 comes with a powerful feature in it - File Shredder.
This tool erases files and folders by completely overwriting the data from your drive using advanced algorithms, making it impossible to restore by any recovery software. Here is how to safely and effectively shred a folder using Wise Care 365.
Steps to Shred a Folder using Wise Care 365
Step 1. Launch Wise Care 365
Open Wise Care 365 on your Windows PC. If you have not already installed it, download it from the official website.
Step 2. Open Privacy Protector
On the main interface, click the Privacy Protector tab.
Step 3. Select File Shredder
Then, select File Shredder from the left sidebar.
Step 4. Add the Folder
- In the File Shredder window, click the Add Folders button, then browse and select the folder you want to delete permanently.
- Or drag and drop the folder directly into the window.
- Wise Care 365 also allows to batch shred multiple folders or files by adding them once together.
Step 5. Start Shredding
After adding the folder, click the Shred button to begin.
Once shredded, your data cannot be recovered, even with advanced recovery tools. Make sure you have backed up anything important before proceeding.
Step 6. After Shredding
The software will securely overwrite all files within the folder multiple times to ensure they cannot be recovered.
Once finished, you will see a confirmation message that the shredding was successful.
Note please: If you are using an SSD, shredding may not be as effective due to how SSDs manage data. Consider encrypting sensitive data before deletion for additional security.
Final Thoughts
Using the File Shredder feature in Wise Care 365 is one of the most reliable ways to permanently erase sensitive folders and protect your privacy. Whether you are cleaning up old documents or securely disposing of confidential information, this tool ensures your data is gone for good — safely, efficiently, and beyond recovery.
