User opinions for Dariks Boot and Nuke (DBAN)
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Dariks Boot and Nuke (DBAN) runs from a bootable CD or Floppy disk, and securely deletes (wipes) the entire content of the hard disks of most computers. DBAN will automatically and completely delete ...
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Recommended by users 100% of the time (13 total)
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Wiped out... |
9/12/2008 06:12:00 |
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Posted by: gimpguy (217) |
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Yep, this will do what you need without hassle. I have used it many times and never had an issue. Have used CD .iso image, and Floppy, both worked great for me but it depends on the system, some will run from the Floppy better so at least you have a choice. Either way, it gets the job done. Hats off to this one! 19594
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Great program... |
8/5/2007 08:40:00 |
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Posted by: Doug39b |
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This program wipes everything. Very nice.
And the .iso is the easiest route. Download the file, use Nero or Roxio or whatever to burn the image to CD, then simply put the CD into the computer that has the HDD you want to wipe and reboot. Follow the screen prompts to run the program. The only way that can be made difficult is if the user doesn't know how to use his system effectively. And if that's the case, the user has no business even considering wiping anybod`s hard drive. 17042
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Does the job... |
7/17/2007 02:59:00 |
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Posted by: alnjk01 (136) |
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Cleans the hard drive thoroughly and performs the operation very fast. 16936
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It's a winner... |
7/8/2007 10:28:00 |
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Posted by: crazeebob2000 (2) |
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It does exactly what it's supposed to and you can't beat the price! 16876
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Does what it says it does... |
5/14/2007 03:27:00 |
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Posted by: jackfrost (35) |
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And it is included as is with Eraser (Sami's program) 16445
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Hard to copy but easy to use... |
1/27/2007 18:42:00 |
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Posted by: fitzi33 |
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My suggestion is if you have a floppy drive to just download the floppy version because getting it to work on a CD is a pain. To download it to a floppy press the download button but cancel the download once it starts then click the hyperlink help is available at "this site". Then select "download floppy version". If you must use a CD you must first download it to your computer; I recommend saving the file. Once you've done this you must unzip the program then cut the .iso file and paste it in a different spot. Then using Nero or some other CD burning software select burn an "Image CD"! Not a data CD. It will not work unless you do this. Then when when you are asked to add files to Nero select the .iso file and burn. Once you have done this there should be more than one file on the disk. After the program is on the disk it is a cinch to use. 15466
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You can't do this wrong...... |
10/6/2006 09:49:00 |
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Posted by: gottleib1885 (13) |
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(1) Download ISO Image (2) Burn to CD (3) Insert disc , restart, type "autonuke" at prompt. Seriously, that's it. I've been using this program for years and it is absolutely flawless. Just don't forget to back up your data. Also, remember that this program automatically wipes any and all hard drives attached to your computer. Don't forget to unplug any drives you don't want wiped. My computer is an emachines T2642 with Window$ XP Home. I have two internal hard drives, and this program has no problem recognizing and wiping them both. 14333
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Simple and it works... |
3/3/2006 08:00:00 |
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Posted by: TxVics |
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Great software, easy to use. If only I could edit it to loop a few beeps at the end of the install so I don't have to have monitors connected when doing mass wipes, this would be the perfect software! 12135
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Dban is the only tool that wipes 100%... |
10/6/2005 18:02:00 |
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Posted by: cyber-forensics |
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This is the only tool that has been tested and forensically wipes an entire hard drive 100%! Everything on the drive will be wiped, doesn't matter what OS or File system. Do not be fooled by marketing hype. Commercial tools are a waste of money as they do not all work. Best yet it is free under the GPL. Darik should receive a medal from the forensic community for his work and continues support on this tool as well. 10399
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Got rid of that stubborn linux-linspire 5.0... |
8/19/2005 18:52:00 |
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Posted by: infowarscom (9) |
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DBAN is a must have program...I was about to trash
an 80gig Seagate EIDE hard drive because I could not
remove Linspire 5.0...it was dug into that hard drive
like a friggin tick! I typed "hard drive eraser"
into Google, eventually found DBAN and that it
can be place on a 3.5" floppy...once it placed on
a floppy just type "autonuke" return....SWEET!
I have found that Linux-Linspire 5.0 is designed
to act more like a virus than a O/S, Linspire is
the control freak of the linux world and I
give it a grade of "F". DBAN is perfect, no
more stupid DOS commands to format hard drives.
Download it you'll love it. Now I can start testing
all those linux distributions, if one wont remove...
just format it with DBAN.
....big thanks to the author for making DBAN
free! 9912
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This is the best full wipe utility... |
7/18/2005 04:51:00 |
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Posted by: cristobalmiguelo (2) |
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I use it to sanitize all data from my client's failing hard drives before they leave the shop.
It handles IDE, SCSI and SATA.
This utility is a very nice piece of work.
Enjoy 9538
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Has saved my butt.... |
5/20/2005 14:58:00 |
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Posted by: fair_is_fair (46) |
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This is a mighty handy program to have on hand. It can be on floppy or cd. Eraser uses it and Ultimate Boot Cd has it.
Sometimes an install attempt will go bad and the install will recycle not giving you options to reformat the partition. Just pop in Nuke and Boot and wipe it all clean. Then you can start over.
Nice if you want to permanently delete data or a hard drive you wish to garbage or recycle.
Boot and Nuke is not something new. Its been around for years and has finally been recognized for its excellence. Free open source software. 8892
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Excellent hd wiper... |
5/17/2005 04:11:00 |
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Posted by: krulleke |
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It is great. It is easy. 8858
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