Darik's Boot and Nuke

What is Darik's Boot and Nuke?

Dariks 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, making it an appropriate utility for bulk or emergency data destruction. DBAN ensures due diligence in computer recycling, prevents identity theft when selling a computer, and thoroughly cleans a Microsoft Windows installation of viruses and spyware. DBAN prevents or hinders all known techniques of hard disk forensic analysis

Highlights

• Secure and complete deletion of hard disk contents
• Suitable for bulk or emergency data destruction
• Ensures due diligence in computer recycling
• Prevents identity theft when selling a computer
• Thoroughly cleans Microsoft Windows installations of viruses and spyware
• Prevents or hinders all known techniques of hard disk forensic analysis