Permanent Delete is a simple-to-use software application that helps users permanently delete files and folders from their computers, in order to prevent specialized programs from retrieving it, thus gaining access to sensitive information.

The installation procedure is quick and does need special attention.

The app's interface is based on a regular window with a plain and simple layout, where files and folders can be added to the list easily, by using either the file browser, tree view or “drag and drop” method.

The list shows the full path for each file and folder. There are three algorithms available for deletion, so you can select between 1 pass, 3 or 7 passes. Unfortunately, the highly secure Gutmann method (35 passes) is not available in this tool.

Deleting items is done with the click of a button. Batch processing is supported, meaning that multiple files and folders can be eliminated at the same time. Apart from this, it is possible to remove an entry from the list or clear it entirely.

Permanent Delete runs on a very low amount of CPU and RAM, so it does not affect the overall performance of the computer. It may take a while to complete a task, depending on the selected algorithm and size of files.

No error dialogs were shown in our tests, and the program did not hang or crash. Permanent Delete proves to be a reliable application when it comes to permanently removing files and folders from the hard drive.