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File Waster History

  • 09/07/1999 Initial release V1.0 beta
  • 09/13/1999 V1.1 with cosmetic changes to the program and Help file.
  • 09/25/1999 V1.2.  Added file and folder browse buttons.  Reworked the results window and help file.
  • 10/03/1999 V2.0.  Cabinet management added.  Cosmetic changes.
  • 11/20/1999 V2.1. Upgraded the help and about files. Added warning before Wiping only.
  • 03/15/2000 V2.2.  Maintenance update.
  • 05/06/2000 V2.3.  Upgraded About window for easier registration and repackaged the download.
  • 05/24/2000 V2.3.1  Fixed a rare potential bug in the shareware protection scheme, introduced in V2.3.
  • 06/01/2000 V2.4.0  Added another wiping level for speed.
  • 08/26/2000 V2.5.0  Added a second Key entry box for verification - by request.
  • 02/26/2001 V3.0  Upgraded program protection system.
  • 02/28/2001 V3.0.1 Corrected registration problem with V3.0.
  • 02/16/2003 Changed to a freeware product.
  • 04/04/2004 V5.0 Changed product name from File Buddy to File Waster because of trademark issues.
  • 11/25/2004 V5.1 Upgraded to fix Overflow errors caused by todays larger file sizes.
  • 01/18/2006 V5.2 Fixed Out of Memory error on large files.
  • 03/03/2007 V6.0 Added option to encrypt file names.
  • 03/10/2007 V6.1 Certified for use on Windows Vista.
  • 03/22/2007 V6.2 Now encrypts folder names then wipes them on a Wipe Op.
  • 05/13/2007 V6.3 Fixed a problem where, with the Encrypt File Names option set on, entering an incorrect password for a Decrypt op would decrypt the file names but not the files.
  • 05/16/2007 V6.4 Original file name now encrypted before file deletion on encrypt and wipe operations.
  • 05/17/2007 V6.5 Added an option to make password visible.  Added program to Send To context menu option.
  • 05/19/2007 V6.5.1 Removed Send To functionality for instability and compatability reasons.
  • 08/14/2007 V6.6.0 Fixed a problem with encrypted file names not decrypting the file names if Encrypt File Names was not checked during the decryption.  Added names to the buttons on the main screen.
  • 08/02/2008 V6.7.1  Fixed a rare problem with the progress bar and failure to delete a file after wiping it on a Wipe operation.