BitRaser File Eraser / 4. Working with the Software / 4.1. Erasing Files & Folders

4.1. Erasing Files & Folders

BitRaser File Eraser provides the option to erase selected files and folders directly from your system permanently.

To Erase Files and Folders:

1. Run BitRaser File Eraser.

2. By default, Erase Files & Folders option is selected. If not selected, then select Erase Files & Folders from Select Option tabs displayed on the left pane of the screen.

3. There are the following methods to select files and folders:

   1. Using Drag and Drop option:

      1. Drag the folder from your system and drop them in the box as shown below:

2. Using Add File and Folder button:

1. Click Add File and Folder button to add the files and folders in the erasure list.

2. Browse for Files or Folder dialog box opens. Select the file or folder and click OK.

3. The selected file or folder is displayed on the screen.

Note: If you wish to add more files for erasure, click on Add items button and select the files/folders you want to erase.

3. Using Search & Erase option:

   1. Click Search & Erase to find and erase specific files.

2. Enter File Name, if you do not remember the name of the file or you can search the file by extension such as .jpg, .png, etc.

3. If you know the location, click Browse and select the file or folder.

4. Click Search to initiate the search process and add the files to the erasure list.

4. Click Erase Now to start the erasure process.

5. Confirm Erasure dialog box appears to confirm whether you want to erase the selected data permanently. Click Proceed to continue.

6. After successful erasure completion, Process Completed window appears with the Erasure Summary of deleted files.

7. Click OK to finish the process.