Zer0 - Secured File deletion made Easy

Kyle_Katarn · Jan 29, 2012

Hi guys !

I've just released a new freeware that allow to simply delete file in a secured way.

Drag'n'drop, 1 click and the job is done.
It simplements a high security data deletion algorithm.

Give a try and post feedback

Web : http://www.kcsoftwares.com/?zero

Screenshot :
http://kcsoftwares.com/images/zero_screen.png

satrow · Jan 29, 2012

Sorry, my security doesn't allow me access to that site, maybe the reason has to do with some of the recent comments here?

Kyle_Katarn · Jan 29, 2012

Is access OK if you disable WOT ?

satrow · Jan 29, 2012

I don't have WOT installed, I guess it's my HPHosts hosts file that's doing the blocking for me and, I guess, there'll be other pieces of software doing the same for others.

Kyle_Katarn · Jan 29, 2012

I've sent them a message telling them it is a false positive.

Kyle_Katarn · Feb 17, 2012

Zer0 - 0.3 (Released 2012-02-17)
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http://www.kcsoftwares.com/?download

- 0001470: [New Feature] Right click menu entry
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Kyle_Katarn · Feb 25, 2012

Zer0 - 0.4 (Released 2012-02-25)
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http://www.kcsoftwares.com/?download

- 0001479: [Refactoring] More logged data about OS, system for troubleshooting (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
- 0001466: [New Feature] Log file (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
- 0001467: [New Feature] Main menu with basic actions (load, close, help,...) (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
- 0001482: [New Feature] "About" dialog box (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
- 0001478: [Bug] Zer0 allows to add the same file more than once ! (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
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Kyle_Katarn · Sep 16, 2013

Zer0 - 0.7 (Released 2013-09-16)
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http://www.kcsoftwares.com

- 0002122: [New Feature] Add icon to "delete" button (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
- 0001827: [Bug] Progress bar sometime stuck at half (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
- 0001850: [New Feature] "Selection>Empty list" menu item (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
- 0001849: [New Feature] "Selection>Select All" menu item (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
- 0002123: [New Feature] "Selection>Select None" menu item (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
- 0001822: [Refactoring] Windows8 Detection in log files (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
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Kyle_Katarn · Jul 19, 2014

Zer0 - 0.8 (Released 2014-07-19)
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http://www.kcsoftwares.com

- 0002567: [New Feature] "Clean disk" button to launch KCleaner (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
- 0002222: [New Feature] Log shall indicate if administrator rights are granted (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
- 0002262: [New Feature] Windows 8.1 support in log file (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
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conceptualclarity · Nov 5, 2014

I just installed Zer0, being in need of context menu programs for fast deletion of big files and folders. I like what I see with it so far. How many passes does Zer0 make in its erasures?

may2014 · Nov 5, 2014

Can this delete icon on the desktop . Can i drag it into the program

Kyle_Katarn · Nov 6, 2014

may2014 said: ↑

Can this delete icon on the desktop . Can i drag it into the program
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Yes, it supports drag'n'dop

Kyle_Katarn · Nov 6, 2014

conceptualclarity said: ↑

I just installed Zer0, being in need of context menu programs for fast deletion of big files and folders. I like what I see with it so far. How many passes does Zer0 make in its erasures?
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Multiples passes + additionnal data scrambling. Try it, then try to recover a file. As far as i know, no users has been able to report a recovery after Zer0 erasure.

Kyle_Katarn · Dec 6, 2014

Zer0 - 0.9 (Released 2014-12-07)
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http://www.kcsoftwares.com

- 0002677: [Bug] Misdetection of Windows 8.1 (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
- 0002678: [Bug] No minimal height/width (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
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Kyle_Katarn · Dec 10, 2015

Zer0 - 0.11 (Released 2015-12-10)
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http://www.kcsoftwares.com

- 0003345: [Bug] Zer0 does not delete files with Read-only flag (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
- 0003243: [New Feature] ALSR (Address space layout randomization) (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
- 0003317: [Refactoring] Upgrade of internal JEDI Libraries (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
- 0003282: [Bug] Windows 10 support in log file (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
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Eldon · Dec 10, 2015

I have no need to securely delete files, but I gave this a try.
Recuva, which has recovered files from a twice formatted memory stick, found no trace of the file deleted by Zer0.

BTW If possible, it would be nice if you told us a little more about the deletion process.

Kyle_Katarn · Dec 10, 2015

Eldon said: ↑

I have no need to securely delete files, but I gave this a try.
Recuva, which has recovered files from a twice formatted memory stick, found no trace of the file deleted by Zer0.

BTW If possible, it would be nice if you told us a little more about the deletion process.
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Thanks for this VERY positive feedback

Kyle_Katarn · Mar 17, 2016

Zer0 - 0.12 (Released 2016-03-17)
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http://www.kcsoftwares.com

- 0003408: [New Feature] Taskbar progress (Windows 7/8/10) (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
- 0003550: [Bug] Typo in context menu "Zero" should be "Zer0" (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
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Kyle_Katarn · Sep 2, 2016

Zer0 - 0.13 (Released 2016-09-02)
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http://www.kcsoftwares.com

- 0003880: [Refactoring] Upgrade of internal JEDI Libraries JCL v2.7 -> v2.8 (6000) JVCL v3.49 -> v3.50 (2016-08-04) (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
- 0003738: [New Feature] Update detection (Kyle_Katarn) - resolved.
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Kyle_Katarn · Mar 26, 2017

Zer0 - 0.14 (Released 2017-03-26)
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http://www.kcsoftwares.com

0004059: [Refactoring] Notification of "up-to-date" version when manually check using menu item (Kyle_Katarn)
0004208: [New Feature] ICS shall be set in NO_DEBUG_LOG (Kyle_Katarn)
0003780: [Bug] Wrong language file used (Kyle_Katarn)
0004196: [Bug] Update of internal ICS library from 8.06 to 8.34 (Kyle_Katarn)
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Kyle_Katarn · Jan 5, 2018

Zer0 - 0.15 (Released 2018-01-05)
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https://www.kcsoftwares.com/?zero

0004426: [New Feature] Menu item for "Bug report" and "Change Log" (Kyle_Katarn)
0004637: [Refactoring] All links to kcsoftwares.com shall use HTTPS, not HTTP (Kyle_Katarn)
0004657: [Refactoring] Update of email for contact in "About" dialog (Kyle_Katarn)
0004553: [Refactoring] Update of internal ICS library from 8.34 to 8.50 (Kyle_Katarn)
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Kyle_Katarn · Jun 28, 2018

Zer0 - 0.16 (Released 2018-06-29)
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https://www.kcsoftwares.com/?zero

0004824: [Refactoring] Make portable version truly portable (Kyle_Katarn)
0004870: [Refactoring] Code signing certificate renewal (Kyle_Katarn)
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Anon-469e6fb48c · Jun 29, 2018

In all honesty don't really need it..

Needs more info..

Eldon said: ↑

I have no need to securely delete files, but I gave this a try.
Recuva, which has recovered files from a twice formatted memory stick, found no trace of the file deleted by Zer0.

BTW If possible, it would be nice if you told us a little more about the deletion process.
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We need more detail processes and what it's doing in the back round.

I can do the same thing in advance system care.I have some thing called File shredder and it will do a light sweep or heavy depending on what it is.

Kyle_Katarn · Jun 29, 2018

Anon-469e6fb48c said: ↑

In all honesty don't really need it..

Needs more info..

We need more detail processes and what it's doing in the back round.

I can do the same thing in advance system care.I have some thing called File shredder and it will do a light sweep or heavy depending on what it is.
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We have at least similar process + some unique features... not to be fully disclosed on forums

Kyle_Katarn · Sep 9, 2018

Zer0 - 0.17 (Released 2018-09-09)
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https://www.kcsoftwares.com/?zero

0003551: [New Feature] Handling & Clearing of log file (Kyle_Katarn)
0005097: [Bug] Potential memory leak (Kyle_Katarn)
0005096: [New Feature] Logging version of active OpenSSL to prepare use of SSL (Kyle_Katarn)
0005053: [Refactoring] OpenSSL 1.1.0h > 1.1.0i (Kyle_Katarn)
0005095: [Bug] Zer0 not using the assumed deletion method (Kyle_Katarn)
0005092: [Refactoring] Improved log management as per 0005071 (Kyle_Katarn)
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Kyle_Katarn · Jan 15, 2019

Zer0 - 0.18 (Released 2019-01-15)
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https://www.kcsoftwares.com/?zero

0005212: [Bug] "Selection menu" disabled when file is added or "delete" and never set active again (Kyle_Katarn)
0005146: [Bug] Crash when closing Portable version ran from a read only folder (eg : NAS,...) (Kyle_Katarn)
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Kyle_Katarn · Jun 10, 2019

Zer0 - 0.19 (Released 2019-06-10)
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https://www.kcsoftwares.com/?zer0

0005435: [Refactoring] bcrypt.dll is missing error on Windows XP (Kyle_Katarn)
0005326: [Bug] Update ICS library to 8.59 and OpenSSL to 1.1.1b (Kyle_Katarn)
0005297: [Bug] Missing UninstallDisplayIcon in registry for installed version (Kyle_Katarn)
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Kyle_Katarn · Apr 8, 2020

Zer0 - 0.20 (Released 2020-04-08 )
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https://www.kcsoftwares.com/?zero

0005637: [Bug] Update ICS library to 8.62 and OpenSSL to 1.1.1c (Kyle_Katarn)
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Kyle_Katarn · Sep 9, 2021

Zer0 - 0.24 ( Released 2021-09-09 )
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https://www.kcsoftwares.com/?zero

0006491: [Refactoring] Update ICS library to 8.66 and OpenSSL to 1.1.1k (Kyle_Katarn)
0006466: [Refactoring] Code signing certificate renewal (Kyle_Katarn)
0006653: [Bug] Windows 11 is identified as a Windows 10 (Kyle_Katarn)
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Kyle_Katarn · Dec 28, 2021

Zer0 - 0.25 ( Released 2021-12-28 )
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https://www.kcsoftwares.com/?zero

0006887: [Refactoring] Not possible to add a file that has just be deleted by zer0 (and re-created with same name afterwards) (Kyle_Katarn)
0006886: [New Feature] "DEL" keyboard input shall remove file from main list (all selected) (Kyle_Katarn)
0005203: [Bug] EAccessVionation when closing app, after shredding a file (Kyle_Katarn)
0006885: [Bug] "Done" message displayed while last file still being processed (Kyle_Katarn)
0005272: [Bug] Shredding large files results in partial failure (Kyle_Katarn)
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