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DeleteOnClick
What DeleteOnClick is
DeleteOnClick is a Windows utility for securely deleting files and wiping free disk space. It can also securely empty the Recycle Bin. Before wiping a file, it removes the file’s dates and attributes and renames it. For free-space wiping, the utility offers both a faster option described as less secure and a separate secure option. The maker warns that files securely deleted with DeleteOnClick cannot be undeleted, so check carefully before proceeding. DeleteOnClick is one of seven utilities in the free OnClick Utilities suite, which supports 32-bit and 64-bit Windows. The listed download is version 2.6.7.0, and the publisher provides a SHA2-256 checksum. OnClick Utilities can be used indefinitely at no cost for personal, educational, charity, government, and commercial purposes. Freeware users can turn to a forum; additional help includes help files, online help, articles, tutorials, and a knowledge base.
Who it suits
DeleteOnClick suits Windows users who need to securely remove files, empty the Recycle Bin, or wipe free disk space. Its free-use terms cover personal, educational, charity, government, and commercial use.
What it does well
- Securely deletes files and empties the Recycle Bin.
- Includes separate faster and secure free-space wipe options.
- Free for personal and commercial use.
- Publisher provides a download checksum.
- Help materials and a freeware forum are available.
What to know first
- Available for Windows only.
- Securely deleted files cannot be undeleted.
- The faster free-space wipe is described as less secure.
Limits
DeleteOnClick does not wipe drives. Its faster free-space wipe is described as less secure, and securely deleted files cannot be undeleted.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| DeleteOnClick | 100% free · Windows 32-bit and 64-bit | Free |
| DeleteOnClick Free | indefinitely · personal, educational, charity, government and commercial use · Windows 32-bit and 64-bit · NTFS and FAT file systems | Free |
As 2brightsparks.com lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the DeleteOnClick page on the 2BrightSparks website.
- Download DeleteOnClick from the OnClick Utilities download page.
- Check the published SHA2-256 checksum if desired.
- Run the utility on a 32-bit or 64-bit Windows system.
Verdict
DeleteOnClick provides file deletion and free-space wiping at no cost for supported Windows systems. Its permanent deletion warning makes careful selection important.
Questions
How much does DeleteOnClick cost?
It is free. OnClick Utilities may be used indefinitely at no cost for personal, educational, charity, government and commercial use.
Is there a free trial?
No. DeleteOnClick is offered as a free utility.
Which platforms does it support?
It supports Windows, and OnClick Utilities is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows.
Can it wipe an entire drive?
No. The listed plan does not include drive wiping.
Can securely deleted files be restored?
The maker warns that files securely deleted with DeleteOnClick cannot be undeleted.
Who publishes DeleteOnClick?
2BrightSparks develops and distributes OnClick Utilities, the suite that includes DeleteOnClick.
Facts from DeleteOnClick's own pages
- 64-bit support
- DeleteOnClick supports 64-bit Windows as well as 32-bit Windows. · 2brightsparks.com, 15 Oct 2026
- API/SDK
- The maker documents Windows Shell Extension integration but provides no public API or SDK details on the product and help pages reviewed. · 2brightsparks.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Authenticity
- 2BrightSparks states that all software it distributes is digitally signed so users can verify it was produced by the company and has not been changed. · 2brightsparks.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Changelog
- Version 2.6.7.0, dated July 2024, was recompiled with a newer compiler and is the last release installable on Windows Vista/2008. · 2brightsparks.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Crunchbase profile
- Crunchbase lists 2BrightSparks as a private Singapore software company with 1-10 employees and names Michael J. Leaver as co-founder and technical director. · crunchbase.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Deletion workflow
- The utility adds a Securely Delete command to Windows File Explorer's right-click menu and asks for confirmation before erasing. · 2brightsparks.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Distribution
- The maker offers DeleteOnClick V2.6.7.0 as a download within the OnClick Utilities download page. · 2brightsparks.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- Support material includes an offline help installer, online help, feature articles, tutorials and a technical knowledge base. · 2brightsparks.com, 15 Oct 2026
- DoD standard
- The help page says the erasure method follows the U.S. Department of Defense 5220.22-M standard. · 2brightsparks.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Download verification
- The maker publishes a SHA2-256 checksum for the DeleteOnClick download. · 2brightsparks.com, 3 Oct 2026
- File cleanup
- It can securely empty the Recycle Bin. · 2brightsparks.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Filename hiding
- Files are renamed to random names before deletion so their original names are harder to identify during recovery attempts. · 2brightsparks.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2003 · 2brightsparks.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free-space modes
- It offers a faster free-space wipe described as less secure and a separate secure free-space wipe. · 2brightsparks.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Free-space speed
- The FAQ says the quick free-space wipe runs about three times faster than the secure option, although both can take substantial time. · 2brightsparks.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Free-space wiping
- The utility offers a faster free-space wipe described as less secure and a separate secure free-space wipe option. · 2brightsparks.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Freeware history
- The changelog records that DeleteOnClick became completely free in version 2.5.0.0 in February 2021. · 2brightsparks.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Licence
- The product documentation labels DeleteOnClick as freeware rather than naming an open-source licence. · 2brightsparks.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: basic feature set
- A G2 reviewer says the product lacks advanced functions such as scheduled deletions and has an almost nonexistent interface. · g2.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: no settings
- Softpedia notes there is no standalone interface, no complicated settings and no choice of overwrite method. · softpedia.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: shortcut handling
- Another Freesoft100 reviewer reports that deleting a shortcut resulted in deletion of the original target file. · freesoft-100.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: simplicity
- Make Tech Easier says the lightweight design also means there are few extra features beyond secure deletion. · maketecheasier.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: SSD effectiveness
- A Freesoft100 reviewer questions whether secure deletion is meaningful on an SSD after seeing the product warning. · freesoft-100.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Locked files limitation
- Files that are being used by another program cannot be securely deleted until the program releases them. · 2brightsparks.com, 15 Oct 2026
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