Download Streams Remover v1.0 – Remove NTFS Alternate Data Streams from Files

Streams Remover v1.0 is a free portable utility for Windows that scans files and folders for NTFS Alternate Data Streams (ADS) and removes them. ADS are hidden data channels attached to files on NTFS file systems, often used by Windows to store metadata such as the Zone.Identifier tag — which causes the “This file came from another computer” security warning when opening downloaded files.

Malware and adware sometimes exploit ADS to hide malicious data alongside legitimate files, making them invisible to standard file browsers. Streams Remover helps you identify and clean these hidden streams, giving you better control over what data is actually attached to your files.

The tool is also useful for removing the Zone.Identifier stream in bulk from files downloaded from the internet, eliminating security prompts when opening trusted files. It is lightweight, requires no installation, and processes files and folders quickly.

Key Features

• Scans files and folders for hidden NTFS Alternate Data Streams
• Removes Zone.Identifier and other ADS to eliminate Windows security prompts
• Detects and removes ADS potentially used by malware to hide data
• Supports batch processing of entire folder trees
• Displays a list of all found streams before removal for review
• Portable — no installation required
• Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 on NTFS drives

How to Install

1. Click the download button above to save Streams Remover v1.0 to your computer.
2. Extract the archive and run the executable directly — no installation needed.
3. Select a file or folder to scan for Alternate Data Streams.
4. Review the list of detected streams shown in the results.
5. Click Remove to delete the unwanted streams from the selected files.