Dariks Boot and Nuke (DBAN)

by Darik Horn

Free Open-Source Data Wiping Software for Personal Use

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: Darik Horn

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Dariks Boot and Nuke (DBAN) is a program for permanently deleting data stored on your computer's hard drives. It allows you to create a standalone bootable floppy disk or usb-drive from which you can boot bypassing the operating system, select the desired hard drive and delete the information recorded on the drive. For complete destruction of data the program uses several special high-tech algorithms, such as: RCMP TSSIT OPS-II, DoD 5220.22-M, PRNG Stream, Gutmann, Quick Erase, etc., and also performs the procedure of cleaning the sectors of the hard drive in several passes. It takes some time, but it guarantees the result.

Dariks Boot and Nuke (DBAN) supports basic file systems (FAT, FAT32, NTFS 4.0, NTFS 5.0, etc.), recognizes RAID arrays and automatically parses volume RAID. The program allows you to work with multiple disks at the same time without noticeable loss of performance and increased consumption of computer resources.

DBAN ensures complete and irreversible data elimination, making it impossible to recover deleted information.

After deleting data with Dariks Boot and Nuke, it will not be possible to recover the deleted information, even with the help of special software! DBAN is considered to be one of the best programs for rapid emergency destruction of information.

CD or USB drive for bootable media creation
Supports FAT, FAT32, NTFS 4.0, NTFS 5.0 file systems
Able to recognize and parse RAID arrays
Able to work with multiple disks simultaneously

PROS
Efficiently and securely erases hard drives for user peace of mind.
Free, open-source solution with comprehensive wiping capabilities.
Supports most operating systems, providing broad compatibility.

CONS
Can't wipe SSD drives properly due to different technology.
Provides no official support or user guidance.
Potentially harmful if used incorrectly.
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Free Open-Source Data Wiping Software for Personal Use. Delete information stored on hard disk drives (HDDs) in PC laptops, desktops or servers
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Dariks Boot and Nuke (DBAN) is a free and open source data destruction software designed for securely erasing hard drives and other media. It is a powerful software tool for securely erasing data from a hard drive or other storage media. It uses a variety of techniques to ensure that all data is completely erased, and provides a report of the process at the end. It is often used by individuals or organizations to securely erase sensitive data before disposal or repurposing of a storage device.
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