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Permanent Eraser Changelog

What's new in Permanent Eraser 2.9.1

Jul 19, 2020
  • Fix for an occasional crash when erasing the Trash on macOS Mojave.

New in Permanent Eraser 2.9.0 (Jul 6, 2020)

  • Fixed progress indicator refreshing issue on macOS Mojave and Catalina.
  • Fully Intel 64-bit, no longer runs on PowerPC or 32-bit systems.
  • Adheres to Gatekeeper requirements on macOS Catalina.
  • Tested on macOS Big Sur Beta 1 for potential issues.
  • Note: Now requires Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard or later.

New in Permanent Eraser 2.8.0 (Jun 4, 2018)

  • Requests authorization to erase write-protected files.
  • Reduced the app size.

New in Permanent Eraser 2.7.3 (Dec 18, 2017)

  • Fixed default Preferences for new users.
  • Minor UI fixes.
  • Updated German localization.
  • Updated Help files.

New in Permanent Eraser 2.7.2 (Nov 18, 2017)

  • Added a new Automator action to erase free space from a drive.
  • Updated the Erase and Erash Trash Automator actions.
  • Added Welsh localization.
  • Updated localization for Traditional Chinese.
  • Tested and verified for macOS High Sierra.

New in Permanent Eraser 2.7.1 (Dec 20, 2016)

  • Added German localization for the Mac OS X Leopard contextual menu plug-in.
  • Default erasing pattern set to 7-pass DoD method.
  • Tested and verified for macOS Sierra.

New in Permanent Eraser 2.7.0 (Dec 20, 2015)

  • New context menu plug-in for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.
  • Increased app responsiveness while preparing to erase the Trash.
  • Fixed a Retina UI issue on Yosemite.
  • Fixed UI issues for non-English localizations.
  • Tested and verified for OS X 10.11 El Capitan

New in Permanent Eraser 2.6.3 (Feb 23, 2015)

  • Cancel while sizing the Trash.
  • Fixed a warning on Yosemite when checking the OS version.
  • Fixed a Dock icon drawing issue on Retina Macs.
  • Added additional Retina-level images.
  • Updated the code signing to work properly with Gatekeeper for OS X 10.9.5 and later.
  • Tested and verified for OS X 10.10 Yosemite.

New in Permanent Eraser 2.6.2 (Dec 30, 2013)

  • Updated plug-in for Mavericks.
  • Fixed the code signing to work properly with Gatekeeper.
  • Tested and verified for OS X 10.9 Mavericks.

New in Permanent Eraser 2.6.1 (Sep 19, 2012)

  • Code signed the application to work with Mountain Lion's Gatekeeper.
  • Tested and verified for OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.
  • Updated the Erase service for Mountain Lion.
  • Built as a 64-bit application.
  • Fixed an issue where the plug-in did not install correctly under Leopard.

New in Permanent Eraser 2.5.3 (Jan 14, 2012)

  • Fixes for Mac OS X 10.7 "Lion":
  • Erase more than one file at a time using the Service plug-in.
  • Restores "empty trash" sound when erasing is complete.
  • Updated Automator actions.
  • Application icon updated for 32x32 size.
  • Automatically updates to the latest plug-in.

New in Permanent Eraser 2.5.2 (Jul 18, 2011)

  • Updated Swedish and Dutch localizations.
  • Partially updated localizations for German, Italian, French, and Traditional Chinese.
  • Updated the Services plug-in for Mac OS 10.6+.
  • Erasing an individual file will display the name of the file being erased in the alert dialog.
  • Added Acknowledgments help page.
  • Fixed the issue where the Italian Preferences could not be opened.
  • Clicking the Help button in the Preferences window displays the correct help page.
  • Tested for Mac OS 10.7 "Lion".

New in Permanent Eraser 2.5.1 (Jan 12, 2011)

  • Preferences window can be opened when an alert dialog is present.

New in Permanent Eraser 2.5.0 (Dec 12, 2010)

  • New help files
  • New options for erasing levels
  • New Preferences window:
  • Set file erasing level
  • Set disc erasing level
  • Toggle warnings
  • Toggle sound option
  • Check for updates
  • Easily install contextual plug-in

New in Permanent Eraser 2.4.2 (Jun 14, 2010)

  • Fixes several crashes related to erasing symlinks.
  • Properly displays the correct size of an optical disc being erased.
  • Corrects several sizing errors on folders containing symlinks and files with odd symbols in their names.
  • Option added to not show the alert dialog for files that cannot be erased.
  • Improved the installation process for plug-ins.

New in Permanent Eraser 2.4.1 (Dec 31, 2009)

  • New Service plug-in for Snow Leopard.
  • Added 64-bit Automator Actions for Snow Leopard.
  • Faster scanning file sizes.
  • Smoother appearance of progress meter badge.
  • UI improvements for the alert dialog.
  • Fixed an issue when trying to delete an application which contains the DotMac framework.
  • Fixed improper sizing of frameworks.
  • Fixed a crash when trying to erase non-empty folders that could be erased.
  • Fixed a crash when minimizing the application in Snow Leopard.

New in Permanent Eraser 2.4.0 (Sep 23, 2009)

  • Redesigned interface, which displays amount of data being erased.
  • Added "Do not show this message again" option in the alert dialog.
  • Significant portions of the program have been re-engineered.
  • Updated icons, tailored for Mac OS 10.5 and 10.6.
  • Tested and updated for Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard.
  • Note: Now requires Mac OS 10.3.9 or later.

New in Permanent Eraser 2.3.5 (Dec 17, 2008)

  • Added Italian localization.
  • Added new menus: Send Feedback and Permanent Eraser Website.

New in Permanent Eraser 2.3.4 (Nov 18, 2008)

  • Re-corrected a bug where the program would stall after deleting 250 files.
  • Updated the application icon for a smoother appearance.
  • Added an option to disable the sound effects.

New in Permanent Eraser 2.3.3 (Apr 25, 2008)

  • Corrected a bug where the program would stall after deleting 250 files.
  • Tested and verified with Leopard.
  • Updated application icon for Leopard.
  • Shuts down faster.