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SDelete

by Sysinternalsv2.06

Last updated

Securely overwrite sensitive files and cleanse free space.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.SDelete --exact --version 2.06

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

SDelete is a command line utility that takes a number of options. In any given use, it allows you to delete one or more files and/or directories, or to cleanse the free space on a logical disk. SDelete accepts wild card characters as part of the directory or file specifier.

Installers · v2.06

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Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

1 known CVE via NVD

Source: NVD, updated 2h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install SDelete on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.SDelete --exact --version 2.06. winget downloads the installer from Sysinternals and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install SDelete silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.SDelete --exact 2.06 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
How do I uninstall SDelete via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.SDelete --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from SDelete's Apps & Features entry.
Is SDelete free?
SDelete is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/sdelete) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does SDelete work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls SDelete directly from the publisher.
How do I keep SDelete up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.Sysinternals.SDelete --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of SDelete from microsoft/winget-pkgs.