Darik's Boot and Nuke for floppy disks and USB for Windows

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Developer’s Description

Delete data on hard disks with this portable version of DBAN.

Darik's Boot and Nuke ("DBAN") is a self-contained boot disk that securely wipes the hard disks of most computers. DBAN will automatically and completely delete the contents of any hard disk that it can detect, which makes it an appropriate utility for bulk or emergency data destruction.

DBAN is a means of ensuring due diligence in computer recycling, a way of preventing identity theft if you want to sell a computer, and a good way to totally clean a Microsoft Windows installation of viruses and spyware. DBAN prevents or thoroughly hinders all known techniques of hard disk forensic analysis.

This version of Darik's Boot And Nuke is for use on floppy disks and USB flash drives.

Darik's Boot and Nuke for floppy disks and USB for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: March 26, 2009

Latest update: April 6, 2020

Version: 1.0.7

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows ME
Windows Vista
Windows 2000
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows 10
Windows NT

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 98,937

Downloads Last Week: 4

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User Reviews

3.6/5

11 User Votes

Does what it says on the tin
jallan626December 12, 2013
Pros
simple to use
Cons
non so far
Summary
Great product!
tatertardOctober 20, 2013
Pros
Easy to use, does the job,wipes a hard drive so another OS can be installed.
Cons
None really. Slight learning curb to operate correctly, but all you have to do is pick user interface and follow prompts.
Summary
Does the job quickly, efficiently, and you can install any OS with no problems after you finish.
Doesn't Work at all
tomzzz99May 29, 2012
Pros
None at all. Waste of a good CD-R and my time.
Cons
1) NOT for floppy disks. 2) Runs while you select options, then bombs when you try to execute.
Summary
Your luck may vary, but mine was bad.
Good job Dude
chromewarriorMarch 2, 2011
Pros
IT's awesome
Cons
No problems
Summary
Killer hack
Worked great & was easy!
DAWNE001January 18, 2011
Pros
worked easily for me. i tried the cd version & no go, but the floppy worked just fine.
Cons
took a long time.
Summary
worth the download & worth using.
Ideal for a small, bootable floppy-based solution
Trane FrancksDecember 21, 2010
Pros
Super simple to use. Variety of wipe methods.
Cons
None encountered.
Summary
If you need to reliably wipe a system disk from a floppy boot disk, THIS will do the job beautifully. (Tested version was 1.0.0.)
Unable to use program
FlyboyL4April 30, 2010
Pros
NAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Cons
NAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Summary
NAAAAAAAAA
Gets the job done
why1991November 13, 2009
Pros
It is great for wiping any system with any problem, and writes over everything with 0's
Cons
Writing over tons of 0's obviously takes a long time so a long process will be expected, but it's well worth it
Summary
Just to biztastic who previously commented, this is a program that is intended to allow a user to wipe their computer from a flashdrive/floppy disk, and not to wipe your flash drive. If you would like to wipe your flash drive just highlight everything in it and right-click/delete it. This program is NOT a virus, and works great
It does what it says it does, DBAN destroys data.
orion3672November 1, 2009
Pros
It will destroy all data on a hard-disk beyond (or nearly beyond) the capabilities forensic analysis. I use Derik's Boot and Nuke when I buy used computers from thrift stores or elsewhere.
Cons
Can take several hours to a few days.
Summary
The bottom line is: If you are getting rid of, or aquiring a used computer, use DBAN. I mean, you could go for Evidence Eliminator, but you would have to pay $150 and EE is just a scam anyway. This is the real deal, just read the first review, lol.
Very Misleading Title!!
biztasticSeptember 23, 2009
Pros
This title is very misleading, it says it is for use ON Usb and floppy drives, and says it is FOR floppy disks and USB. I highly require a USB nuker and thought this was it, and nuked my hard drive thinking it was nuking my USB drive.
Cons
Basically this is a virus with a friendly title
Summary
DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS if you need to nuke a USB or Floppy!! THIS WILL DESTROY YOUR HARD DRIVE DATA.