Speed Delete

⚡ Speed Delete

Delete files and folders at lightning speed.

No Recycle Bin. No waiting. Just instant results.

1What Speed Delete Is Really About

Speed Delete is built for people who hate waiting.

Windows Explorer struggles when deleting:

  • Large folders
  • Deep directory trees
  • Thousands of small files
  • Developer folders like node_modules
  • Long paths and nested builds

Speed Delete skips Explorer's overhead and deletes directly.

Where Speed Delete Shines

  • node_modules, build, dist, and cache folders
  • Logs and temp directories
  • Large project cleanups
  • Old CCTV and security camera footage
  • Large backup archives you no longer need
  • Accumulated download folders
  • Outdated VM snapshots and disk images
  • Repeated daily deletions

Security is powerful.
Speed is the reason you open the app.

2Getting Started

Speed Delete is a portable, zero-footprint utility.

  • No installer
  • No background services
  • No admin rights required (for files you own)

Quick Start

1
Download SpeedDelete.exe
2
Double-click to launch instantly
3
Drag and drop files or folders (or click Browse)
4
Click DELETE
5
Done! ✓

For most large folders, deletions complete in seconds, depending on disk speed and file count.

3Deletion Modes

⚡ Fast Delete (FREE) — Built for Speed

Fast Delete is optimized for maximum throughput.

It bypasses:

  • Recycle Bin indexing
  • Explorer confirmation chains
  • Shell extensions
  • "Calculating…" delays

What This Means

  • Massive folders disappear almost instantly
  • No frozen Explorer windows
  • No progress bar stuck at 99%

Best For

  • Everyday cleanup
  • Development folders
  • Temporary files
  • High-volume deletions
💡 Good to Know

Fast Delete has zero impact on SSD health.

🛡️ Forensic Removal (PRO) — Speed with Security

Forensic Removal is for when deletion must also be irreversible.

It performs a multi-pass overwrite before deletion.

The 3-Pass Overwrite

  1. Random data
  2. Zeros (0x00)
  3. Ones (0xFF)
  4. Then delete

This process prioritizes thorough data destruction.

Designed so data cannot be recovered using commercially available recovery tools or typical forensic methods.

⚠️ For Maximum Security

For extremely sensitive scenarios, combine Forensic Removal with full-disk encryption and proper device retirement policies.

4Why Speed Delete Is Faster Than Explorer

Windows Explorer is designed to be safe and generic.
Speed Delete is designed to be fast and intentional.

Speed Advantages

  • Direct filesystem calls
  • No Explorer UI overhead
  • No shell extensions blocking progress
  • Smart queue consolidation
  • Long-path aware deletion

🚀 Beyond the 260-Character Limit

Explorer often fails on deeply nested paths due to Windows' traditional MAX_PATH limit.

Speed Delete uses long-path aware APIs, allowing it to delete folders Explorer cannot even open.

Storage Performance

Storage TypePerformanceWhat to Expect
NVMe SSD⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡Near-instant, even for very large folders
SATA SSD⚡⚡⚡⚡Extremely fast and responsive
HDD 7200rpm⚡⚡⚡Strong performance for large files
HDD 5400rpm⚡⚡Noticeably faster than Explorer
USB 3.x⚡⚡⚡Excellent external performance
USB 2.0⚡⚡Still outperforms Explorer
Network⚡⚡Depends on connection speed

Even on older drives, Speed Delete consistently outperforms Windows Explorer by avoiding UI and Recycle Bin overhead.

5Smart Queueing (PRO)

Speed Delete doesn't blindly delete every selection.

If you select:

  • A folder
  • And files inside that same folder

Speed Delete automatically consolidates them into one operation.

Why This Matters

  • Fewer filesystem checks
  • No redundant deletes
  • Faster completion
  • Cleaner history logs
💡 Why Multi-Select is PRO

It's not just more convenient — it's smarter and faster.

6FREE vs PRO

FeatureFREEPRO
Lightning-fast delete engine✓✓
Single item delete✓✓
Drag & drop (single item)✓✓
Progress tracking✓✓
Multi-file selection—✓
Multi-folder selection—✓
Unlimited queue—✓
Smart consolidation—✓
Full deletion history—✓
Search & filters—✓
Export history (CSV/JSON)—✓
Forensic Removal1 useUnlimited

Pricing

$5
3-Year License
⭐ BEST VALUE
$7
Lifetime License

One-time payment. No subscriptions. No background services.

7Speed Tips (Power Users)

  • Deleting a parent folder is faster than deleting thousands of child files
  • SSDs deliver the fastest results in Fast Delete mode
  • Network drives are limited by connection speed
  • Forensic mode prioritizes certainty over raw speed
⚠️ Best Practice

If you're unsure about a path, test on a small non-critical folder first.
There is no undo.

Licensing Has Zero Impact on Speed

Activation happens once. After activation:

  • No background license checks
  • No performance impact
  • Fully offline operation supported

Speed Delete never pauses a deletion to "phone home".

8Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my CPU usage high during deletion?
Speed Delete is multi-threaded. It uses your CPU fully to delete as fast as your hardware allows. This is normal and indicates maximum throughput.
Is my SSD wearing out?
Fast Delete: No extra wear.
Forensic Removal: Writes more data by design. Use only when security matters.
I'm getting "Access Denied" or "File in Use"
Windows locks files opened by other programs. Close the program using the file and try again. You can also try running Speed Delete as Administrator.
Can I recover deleted files?
Fast Delete: Possibly, with recovery software (until disk space is overwritten).
Forensic Removal: No. The data is destroyed beyond recovery.
Can I use my license on multiple computers?
Yes, your license works on 2 devices. Need more or a transfer? Contact support.
What if I see "Transfer Required"?
This appears after hardware changes or Windows reinstalls. Click Transfer in the app or contact support for a reset.

What Speed Delete Cannot Do

  • Bypass Windows permissions
  • Delete files you don't have rights to
  • Override corporate security policies
  • Unlock files actively in use

Speed Delete is powerful, not reckless.

🎯 Final Reminder

Speed Delete exists for one reason:

To delete files faster than Windows ever intended.

Security is optional.
Speed is the promise.

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